Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU97057

Link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Extension - CVE-2024-38188

Published: September 10, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97057

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38188

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Agent. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Azure Network Watcher VM Extension

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