Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38098

What is CVE-2024-38098?

The Azure Connected Machine Agent contains a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege, potentially enabling an authenticated attacker to gain increased access within the impacted environment. This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed, posing significant security risks to users and organizations relying on the agent for their cloud services. It is essential for users of the Azure Connected Machine Agent to stay updated on this vulnerability and implement recommended patches to mitigate any potential exploitation.

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