CVE-2014-1812
Microsoft Windows Group Policy Preferences Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
64.9%
p99
KEV
YES
Nov 3, 2021
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Group Policy Preferences Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Remediate by
May 3, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary 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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1812