# Conflict object details should be investigated

High-level counts are useful, but remediation usually requires object-level detail.

Source: https://maester.dev/docs/tests/AD-DACL-04

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<p class="test-part">Part of <a href="/docs/tests/ad">Active Directory</a> · Active Directory · Permissions and delegation · <a href="/docs/tests">All checks</a></p>

```powershell title="Run this check"
Invoke-Maester -TestId AD-DACL-04
```

## Overview

High-level counts are useful, but remediation usually requires object-level detail. This test helps administrators pinpoint each conflict object present in the DACL dataset and understand how many ACEs are attached to it.

- **Shows the exact conflict objects** found in DACL analysis
- **Supports cleanup validation** by exposing object class and DN
- **Quantifies ACE volume** on each conflict object

#### Control Type

**Operational**

#### Security Recommendation

Review each listed conflict object, confirm why it exists, and determine whether it is still needed. If an object is obsolete, validate dependencies and permissions before cleanup.

#### How the Test Works

This test retrieves `$adState.DaclEntries`, filters for entries whose `ObjectDN` contains `CNF`, groups them by object distinguished name, and returns each object with its class and ACE count.

#### Related Tests

- `Test-MtAdDaclConflictObjectCount`
- `Test-MtAdDaclDenyAceDetails`
- `Test-MtAdDaclOuObjectCount`

> **Note:** This test is `LongRunning`. It loads the full DACL dataset, which can consume significant memory in large Active Directory environments. Use `Invoke-Maester -IncludeLongRunning` to run it.

## Details

<details>
<summary>Every attribute of this check</summary>

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Test ID | AD-DACL-04 |
| Severity | Info |
| Suite | Active Directory |
| Product | Active Directory |
| Feature | Permissions and delegation |
| Area | Infrastructure hardening |
| Resource type | Tenant |
| MITRE ATT&CK | None |
| PowerShell test | [Test-MtAdDaclConflictObjectDetails](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/ad/dacl/Test.AD-DACL-04.ps1) |
| Services | ActiveDirectory |
| Permissions | ActiveDirectory:Ldap:*.ntSecurityDescriptor:ReadControl |
| Long running | Yes |

</details>

## Source

- Test: [`tests/ad/dacl/Test.AD-DACL-04.ps1`](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/ad/dacl/Test.AD-DACL-04.ps1)
- Documentation: [`tests/ad/dacl/Test.AD-DACL-04.md`](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/ad/dacl/Test.AD-DACL-04.md)