Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-21329

What is CVE-2024-21329?

The Azure Connected Machine Agent has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the affected system. By exploiting this flaw, unauthorized users can execute code with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and security. This opens pathways for malicious activities, seeking to exploit the agent's functionality. Organizations using the Azure Connected Machine Agent should review Microsoft’s advisory for detailed mitigation strategies and ensure that their systems are protected against this vulnerability.

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