#VU95860 Improper access control in Azure Connected Machine Agent - CVE-2024-38162

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95860

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38162

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Connected Machine Agent
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

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

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

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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.