SMB1 Authentication Flaw in Samba Affects User Credentials

CVE-2016-2124

What is CVE-2016-2124?

A vulnerability exists in Samba's implementation of SMB1 authentication that could allow an attacker to intercept and retrieve plaintext passwords transmitted over the network, even when Kerberos authentication was enforced. This flaw poses significant security risks as it undermines the confidentiality of user credentials during SMB1 transactions, potentially exposing sensitive information to malicious actors.

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