CVE-2022-35790 : What You Need to Know

Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published by Microsoft on August 9, 2022, highlighting a medium severity issue affecting Azure Site Recovery VMware to Azure service.

Understanding CVE-2022-35790

This section delves into the details of the vulnerability and its potential impact.

What is CVE-2022-35790?

The CVE-2022-35790 vulnerability is specifically classified as an Elevation of Privilege issue related to Azure Site Recovery VMware to Azure.

The Impact of CVE-2022-35790

The vulnerability poses a medium level threat, with a CVSS base score of 6.5. If exploited, an attacker could elevate privileges on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-35790

Explore the technical aspects of the vulnerability in this section.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to elevate their privileges within Azure Site Recovery VMware to Azure, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

The impacted systems include Microsoft Azure Site Recovery versions 9.0 up to version 9.50.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with existing access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges than originally assigned.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-35790.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to apply patches and security updates provided by Microsoft promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Develop and enforce robust security policies to restrict unauthorized access and prevent privilege escalation within your Azure Site Recovery environment.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security best practices and regularly update your Azure Site Recovery service to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.