Security features bypass in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher Agent

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU70237

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44699

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Azure Network Watcher Agent. A local user can cause loss of the on-going network packet capture data and limit troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Network Watcher VM Extension: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_network_watcher_vm_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44699

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.