CVE-2021-42278 - Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft | Active Directory

• Date Added:
• 2022-04-11

• Due Date:
• 2022-05-02

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42278

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