CVE-2021-38647: Open Management Infrastructure Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

Other sources

Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Open Management Infrastructure Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration
Microsoft Azure Automation Update Management
Microsoft Azure Diagnostics \(lad\)
Microsoft Azure Open Management Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure Security Center
Microsoft Azure Sentinel
Microsoft Azure Stack Hub
Microsoft Container Monitoring Solution
Microsoft Log Analytics Agent
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure<1.6.8-1
Microsoft Container Monitoring Solution
Microsoft Azure Stack Hub<3.1.135
3.1.135
Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension<2.70.0.30, <3.0.0.3
2.70.0.303.0.0.3
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI)

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.135
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.70.0.30Fixed in 3.0.0.3

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38647.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38647?

The severity of CVE-2021-38647 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-38647?

The software affected by CVE-2021-38647 includes Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI), Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration, Microsoft Azure Automation Update Management, and other related products.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker remotely executing arbitrary code.

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