rlm_ldap issue

[Alan DeKok]

On Mar 15, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Alex Moen <alexm at ndtel.com> wrote:
> I am building a new radius server on Centos7 and configuring for LDAP auth.  I have an older version running on a different server, and have brought over my configs and adjusted to the new version requirements (for instance, adding the ipaddr attribute to all the client stanzas). However, I seem to be having an issue with the rlm_ldap module, and the ldap config itself.  BTW, ran all updates this morning, so everything should be at the latest versions (from the repositories, anyway). FreeRADIUS Version 3.0.4 is what is now installed.
> 
> So, here's my ldap file from the old server (that works properly):
> 
> ---------------------------------------------
> ldap rg600-1 {
>        server = "10.255.255.40"

  You don't need quotes around IP addresses.

>        identity = "cn=admin,o=ourorg"
>        password = r!da2Lp

  Put quotes around the password.

> I have a feeling that the "!" in the password is causing issues.  I have surrounded the password with single quotes, double quotes, ticks, and have escaped the ! with \, all to no avail.
> 
> I cannot really change the password, as so many systems are using it that it is prohibitive.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas?  I'll supply any other required data...

  What is the version of the server which works?

  Alan DeKok.