Product:
Azure Monitor Agent
Summary
Deserialization of untrusted data in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. Attackers with low privileges can gain higher access, potentially compromising the system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7 | CVE-2025-59285 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and be authorized. By manipulating the deserialization process of untrusted data, the attacker can elevate their privileges, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive resources and functionalities within the Azure Monitor Agent.
Affected Products
- Azure Monitor Agent: A monitoring solution that collects and analyzes telemetry data from various sources, which is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to deserialization issues.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is essential to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft. Additionally, restricting local access to the Azure Monitor Agent and monitoring for unusual activities can help reduce the risk of exploitation.