CVE-2022-35799 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on August 9, 2022, with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

Understanding CVE-2022-35799

This CVE identifies an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Azure Site Recovery, affecting versions 9.0 up to 9.50 in the context of VMware to Azure migrations.

What is CVE-2022-35799?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

The Impact of CVE-2022-35799

With a base severity rating of MEDIUM, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control over the Azure Site Recovery environment, potentially compromising sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-35799

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The elevation of privilege vulnerability arises from improper access control measures within the Azure Site Recovery service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Azure Site Recovery version 9.0 up to 9.50, specifically in VMware to Azure scenarios, are prone to exploitation.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the insecure access permissions to escalate their privileges within the Azure Site Recovery environment.

Mitigation and Prevention

Outlined below are the steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2022-35799.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update impacted Azure Site Recovery installations to a secure version or apply relevant patches promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or changes in the Azure Site Recovery configuration.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls to limit user permissions within the Azure Site Recovery environment.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates provided by Microsoft for Azure Site Recovery to address known vulnerabilities.