CVE-2022-35813 : Security Advisory and Response

Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published by Microsoft on August 9, 2022, impacting Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure version 9.0 up to 9.50.

Understanding CVE-2022-35813

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the Azure Site Recovery vulnerability.

What is CVE-2022-35813?

The CVE-2022-35813 vulnerability refers to an elevation of privilege issue in Azure Site Recovery, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

The Impact of CVE-2022-35813

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS base score of 6.5. It has the potential to compromise system integrity and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-35813

Delve into the technical aspects of the CVE-2022-35813 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables attackers to escalate privileges on Azure Site Recovery VMWare to Azure instances, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Affected Systems and Versions

Azure Site Recovery version 9.0 up to 9.50 is known to be vulnerable to this privilege escalation flaw.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Explore the measures to mitigate and prevent the Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to apply security patches and updates provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege principles, regular security audits, and monitoring to enhance the overall security posture of Azure Site Recovery deployments.

Patching and Updates

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