SB2021020959 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager



SB2021020959 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Published: February 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020959
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1728)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in System Center Operations Manager, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.