SB2024021375 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent 



SB2024021375 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent

Published: February 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024021375
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) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21329)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in the Azure Connected Machine Agent. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.