MS.Exchange.Server.Common.Access.Token.Privilege.Elevation

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Elevation in Microsoft Exchange Server.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization when handling a malicious request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to disclose data and ultimately execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted HTTP request.

Outbreak Alert

The Hive ransomware gang has received up to $100+ million in ransom payments from more than 1,300 victims according to a joint advisory released by the FBI, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Affected Products

Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 8
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 19
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 20
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 9
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 23

Impact

Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34523

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