Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent

Published: 2024-08-13

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-38162 CVE-2024-38098
CWE-ID	CWE-284 CWE-59
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Azure Connected Machine Agent Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU95860

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38162

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Azure Connected Machine Agent. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and create or delete files in the security context of the NT AUTHORITY SYSTEM account.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Connected Machine Agent: All versions

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38162

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU95861