#VU101438 Improper access control in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager - CVE-2024-43594

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101438

Vulnerability 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-2024-43594

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in System Center Operations Manager. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager: 2019 - 2025

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43594

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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.