Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect

CVE-2019-1000

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect, specifically in version 1.3.20.0. This flaw allows attackers who have authenticated access to execute two PowerShell cmdlets with elevated privileges. By leveraging this vulnerability, attackers can execute privileged actions within the Azure AD Connect environment, potentially leading to greater access and control over the organizational resources managed by Azure Active Directory. Organizations using this version should take immediate measures to apply patches and restrict access to mitigate the risk.

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