Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affects Azure Monitor Agent

CVE-2024-29989

What is CVE-2024-29989?

The Azure Monitor Agent has been identified with a vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges within the system. This vulnerability poses a risk to the security posture of affected Azure environments, enabling unauthorized users to access and manipulate sensitive data. Organizations relying on Azure Monitor for operational insights must be aware of this issue and apply timely updates and mitigations to safeguard their systems. For more detailed information, refer to the official Microsoft advisory.

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