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CVE-2024-38188: 
Azure Network Watcher VM Extension for Windows vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The Azure Network Watcher VM Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38188) was disclosed on September 10, 2024. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Agent running on Windows systems, specifically versions from 1.4.3320.1 up to (excluding) 1.4.3422.1 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. This indicates a local attack vector requiring low attack complexity and low privileges, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to elevation of privilege in Azure Network Watcher VM Agent. The CVSS score indicates high impacts on integrity and availability, while there is no impact on confidentiality (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released patches to address this vulnerability. Users should update their Azure Network Watcher VM Agent to version 1.4.3422.1 or later to mitigate this security issue (Microsoft Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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