CVE-2021-41337
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Active Directory Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2021-41337) was disclosed on October 12, 2021. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. Under CVSS 2.0, it received a Base Score of 4.0 (Medium) with the vector string (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N) (NVD).

Impact

This security feature bypass vulnerability in Active Directory could allow an attacker with high privileges to bypass security features, potentially leading to integrity compromise. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the system without impacting confidentiality or availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Affected users should apply the security updates available through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC Advisory).

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