Vulnerability identifier: #VU7231

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8613

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Active Directory Connect
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
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.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.1.553.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Active Directory Connect: 1.1.0

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/4033453.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.