Link following in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Extension

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU94005

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35261

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Extension. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

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://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35261

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.