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CVE-2022-41078:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2022-41078) was disclosed in September 2022. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Exchange Server, including Exchange Server 2013 (Cumulative Update 23), Exchange Server 2016 (Cumulative Updates 22 and 23), and Exchange Server 2019 (Cumulative Updates 11 and 12) (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within the ApprovedApplication class and results from an exposed dangerous method. It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The flaw allows remote attackers to relay NTLM credentials on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange (ZDI).
Impact
An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to relay NTLM credentials in the context of SYSTEM, potentially leading to significant system compromise. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability (ZDI).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. System administrators are urged to apply the security updates as soon as possible to ensure all endpoints are secured (Lansweeper).
Additional resources
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