CVE-2021-38649: 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 Container Monitoring Solution
Microsoft Azure Security Center<OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0
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 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 Automation Update Management<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 Log Analytics Agent<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 System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)<OMI version: 1.6.8-1
OMI version: 1.6.8-1
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-2021-38649?

CVE-2021-38649 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38649?

CVE-2021-38649 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-38649?

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI), Azure VM Management Extensions, Azure Automation State Configuration, Azure Automation Update Management, Azure Diagnostics (LAD), Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Stack Hub, Container Monitoring Solution, Log Analytics Agent, and System Center Operations Manager are affected by CVE-2021-38649.

4

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-38649?

CVE-2021-38649 is an unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions that allows privilege escalation.

5

Is there any reference available for CVE-2021-38649?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-38649 at [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38649).

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