CVE-2021-38645— Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension
Exploitation
Confirmed exploitation in the wild; remediate immediately
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Azure是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一套开放的企业级云计算平台。 microsoft Azure Open Management Infrastructure存在权限许可和访问控制问题漏洞。以下产品和版本受到影响：Azure Open Management Infrastructure
In-the-Wild Activity Observed
cisa_kev · confirmed
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege EscalationAffected Version Matrix 10
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension | 2.0.0< DSC Agent versions: 2.71.1.25, 2.70.0.30, 3.0.0.3 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Azure Automation Update Management | 1.0.0< OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Azure Diagnostics (LAD) | 3.0.0< LAD v4.0.13 and LAD v3.0.135 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Azure Security Center | 1.0.0< OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Azure Sentinel | 1.0.0< OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Azure Stack Hub | 1.0.0< Monitor, Update and Config Mgmnt 1.14.01 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Container Monitoring Solution | 1.0.0< publication |
affected |
| Microsoft | Log Analytics Agent | 1.0.0< OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 |
affected |
| Microsoft | Open Management Infrastructure | 16.0< OMI Version 1.6.8-1 |
affected |
| Microsoft | System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) | 1.0.0< OMI version: 1.6.8-1 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-38645
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
microsoft Azure Open Management Infrastructure 权限许可和访问控制问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Azure是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一套开放的企业级云计算平台。 microsoft Azure Open Management Infrastructure存在权限许可和访问控制问题漏洞。以下产品和版本受到影响：Azure Open Management Infrastructure
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
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Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension | 2.0.0 ~ DSC Agent versions: 2.71.1.25, 2.70.0.30, 3.0.0.3 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Azure Automation Update Management | 1.0.0 ~ OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Azure Diagnostics (LAD) | 3.0.0 ~ LAD v4.0.13 and LAD v3.0.135 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Azure Security Center | 1.0.0 ~ OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Azure Sentinel | 1.0.0 ~ OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Azure Stack Hub | 1.0.0 ~ Monitor, Update and Config Mgmnt 1.14.01 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Container Monitoring Solution | 1.0.0 ~ publication | - |
|
| Microsoft | Log Analytics Agent | 1.0.0 ~ OMS Agent for Linux GA v1.13.40-0 | - |
|
| Microsoft | Open Management Infrastructure | 16.0 ~ OMI Version 1.6.8-1 | - |
|
| Microsoft | System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) | 1.0.0 ~ OMI version: 1.6.8-1 | - |
|
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2021-38645 (2)
Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2021-09-15 · 61 CVEs total
| CVE-2021-38647 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-36954 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-40444 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-36965 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-26435 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-36967 | 8.0 HIGH | Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38654 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38625 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38653 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38644 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38646 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38648 | 7.8 HIGH | Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38639 | 7.8 HIGH | Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38633 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38655 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38630 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38656 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38628 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-38626 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2021-36975 | 7.8 HIGH | Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
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