Description
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.
Recommended action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 3 May 2022.
Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.