Vulnerability identifier: #VU66275

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35809

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Azure Site Recovery, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35809

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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