CVE-2021-38648: Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege 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 privilege escalation.

Other sources

Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

NVD

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI)
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 Azure Stack Hub<Monitor, Update and Config Mgmnt 1.14.01, <3.1.135
Monitor, Update and Config Mgmnt 1.14.013.1.135
Microsoft Azure Sentinel<OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
Microsoft Log Analytics Agent<OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure<OMI Version 1.6.8-1
OMI Version 1.6.8-1
Microsoft Azure Automation Update Management<OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
Microsoft Container Monitoring Solution
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)<OMI version: 1.6.8-1
OMI version: 1.6.8-1
Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension<DSC Agent versions: 2.71.1.25, 2.70.0.30, 3.0.0.3
DSC Agent versions: 2.71.1.25, 2.70.0.30, 3.0.0.3
Microsoft Azure Security Center<OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
Microsoft Azure Diagnostics (LAD)<LAD v4.0.13 and LAD v3.0.135
LAD v4.0.13 and LAD v3.0.135
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure<1.6.8-1

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
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 Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38648?

CVE-2021-38648 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38648?

CVE-2021-38648 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-38648?

CVE-2021-38648 affects Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) and various other Microsoft products, including Azure Automation State Configuration, Azure Automation Update Management, and more.

4

How can the privilege escalation vulnerability in CVE-2021-38648 be exploited?

The details of the exploitation of CVE-2021-38648 have not been specified.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38648?

More information about CVE-2021-38648 can be found at the following references: [http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.html](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.html) and [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648).

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