Microsoft Windows Active Directory contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the way it distributes passwords that are configured using Group Policy preferences. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability could decrypt the passwords and use them to elevate privileges on the domain.
Product
Windows
Added to KEV
3 Nov 2021
Federal remediation due
3 May 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
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