#VU95861 Link following in Azure Connected Machine Agent - CVE-2024-38098

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95861

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-2024-38098

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 escalate privileges on the system.

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

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-2024-38098

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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.