CVE-2014-6324: Microsoft Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 18 2014(Updated: )
The Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated domain users to obtain domain administrator privileges via a forged signature in a ticket, as exploited in the wild in November 2014, aka "Kerberos Checksum Vulnerability."
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/18/additional-information-about-cve-2014-6324.aspx
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142350249315918&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62556
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70958
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031237
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-323A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-068
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6324
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6324?
CVE-2014-6324 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated domain users to gain domain administrator privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6324?
To fix CVE-2014-6324, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which products are affected by CVE-2014-6324?
CVE-2014-6324 affects multiple Microsoft products including Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2014-6324?
The attack vector for CVE-2014-6324 is remote authentication, allowing domain users to exploit the vulnerability without local access.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-6324?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-6324 include unauthorized elevation of privileges, which could lead to extensive control over the domain environment.
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