CVE-2014-1812—Microsoft Windows Group Policy Preferences Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Group Policy Preferences Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1812

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-255