Vulnerability identifier: #VU71006

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21531

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Service Fabric
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Azure Service Fabric Container, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Service Fabric: 8.2 - 9.1

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21531

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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.