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8.0 — CRITICAL
Why Changing Passwords Doesn’t End an Active Directory Breach
Resetting a password doesn't always remove attackers from Active Directory. Specops Software explains how cached credentials and Kerberos tickets can keep attackers authenticated after a reset. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Attackers can exploit a 'password reset gap' in Active Directory environments, where cached credentials remain usable for a short period after a password change, allowing them to maintain access or re-establish a foothold.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows systemshybrid Entra ID environments
Attack Vectors
pass-the-hashKerberoastingGolden Ticket attackSilver TicketsAccess Control Lists (ACLs)AdminSDHolder
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
security architects and IT administratorsorganizations with Active Directory environmentsSeverity: high
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Terminating active sessions
2Clearing Kerberos tickets by forcing logoffs or reboots on affected systems
3Resetting the KRBTGT account (twice)
📦Affected Products
Windows systemshybrid Entra ID environments
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