Windows Server 2025: Unpatched Flaw Lets Hackers Play Admin – Is Your System at Risk?
The comedy of errors continues with Windows Server 2025, where the dMSA flaw is like a door marked “do not enter”—only to find it wide open. This bug allows mischief-makers to upgrade their permissions as easily as upgrading their Netflix plan. Microsoft is yet to patch this security sitcom, so buckle up!
Hot Take:
It seems like Microsoft’s new Windows Server 2025 has a “make my day” button for hackers. The BadSuccessor flaw is like handing the controls of a spaceship to a toddler and expecting nothing to go wrong. Who knew that elevating permissions could be as easy as ordering pizza? Microsoft, it’s time to patch things up before the hackers start a buffet!
Key Points:
- A flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows privilege escalation via delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs).
- The vulnerability, dubbed “BadSuccessor,” was discovered by Akamai researcher Yuval Gordon.
- The flaw can be exploited even if dMSAs aren’t actively used in the domain.
- Microsoft has acknowledged the flaw but hasn’t yet prioritized a patch.
- Organizations are advised to take proactive measures to mitigate the risk.
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