#VU91724 Link following in Azure File Sync - CVE-2024-35253

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91724

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35253

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure File Sync
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft Azure File Sync. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure File Sync: 16.0 - 18.0

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35253

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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.