CVE-2023-35624
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.3 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-35624 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Azure Connected Machine Agent. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain higher privileges on a targeted system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. This issue exists due to insufficient input validation in the agent's communication protocol, making it susceptible to malicious input from untrusted sources. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated promptly to mitigate the risk. Users should also practice good security hygiene, including implementing strong access controls and monitoring their networks closely, to minimize their exposure to potential attacks.
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Affected Vendors
- Microsoft