SB2022051106 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Exchange Server



SB2022051106 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Exchange Server

Published: May 11, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022051106
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21978)

The vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Exchange Server, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.