CVE-2022-33671 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Published on July 12, 2022, CVE-2022-33671 impacts Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure versions 9.0 to 9.49. Learn about the vulnerability, impact, and mitigation steps.
Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on July 12, 2022.
Understanding CVE-2022-33671
This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Site Recovery.
What is CVE-2022-33671?
The CVE-2022-33671 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure, specifically versions 9.0 up to version 9.49.
The Impact of CVE-2022-33671
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM with a base score of 4.9 CVSS. It can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-33671
This section covers the specific technical details related to the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges on the Azure Site Recovery platform.
Affected Systems and Versions
Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure versions 9.0 to 9.49 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
An attacker with a foothold on the system can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2022-33671.
Immediate Steps to Take
Ensure that systems running affected versions of Azure Site Recovery are updated or patched as soon as possible.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing least privilege access and regularly monitoring for unauthorized access can enhance long-term security.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates from Microsoft and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.