Admin’s Nightmare: Combining HiveNightmare/SeriousSAM and AD CS Attack Path’s for Profit
Summary
This article discusses a concerning attack path that combines two Windows vulnerabilities, HiveNightmare/SeriousSAM, with Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) exploits. Such a combination can allow attackers to gain significant control over Windows and Active Directory environments for profit.
IFF Assessment
The article details a potent combination of vulnerabilities and attack techniques that significantly increase an attacker's ability to compromise critical infrastructure.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the potential for attackers to chain lesser-known vulnerabilities with AD CS weaknesses to achieve domain compromise. This highlights the importance of both patching known vulnerabilities promptly and securing AD CS configurations, as these can be exploited in tandem.