#VU97057 Link following in Azure Network Watcher VM Extension - CVE-2024-38188

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97057

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Network Watcher VM Extension
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Microsoft

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 Agent. 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

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38188

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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.