SB2017062901 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect



SB2017062901 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect

Published: June 29, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017062901
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8613)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a misconfiguration of the Password writeback component  during enablement of the feature. A remote attacker can reset passwords, gain unauthorized access to privileged user accounts stored in an on-premises AD location and conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.