Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Agent
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-43470 CVE-2024-38188 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU97056
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43470
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Agent. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAzure Network Watcher VM Extension: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43470
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.
2) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU97057
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38188
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Agent. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAzure Network Watcher VM Extension: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38188
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.
