SB2022091364 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers 



SB2022091364 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers

Published: September 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022091364
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38007)

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 the Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.