CVE-2022-26923 · netVigilance record NV22-0486
Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation
past due
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2022-09-08 · passed 4 years ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
An authenticated user could manipulate attributes on computer accounts they own or manage, and acquire a certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services that would allow for privilege escalation to SYSTEM.
Who is affected
Microsoft Active Directory. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-295.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 4 years ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2022-26923 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26923
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26923
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26923