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 local access can manipulate the system to gain higher privileges.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-32192 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system running Azure Monitor Agent. By sending specially crafted data to the agent, the attacker can trigger the deserialization process, allowing them to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
Affected Products
- Azure Monitor Agent: A monitoring tool that collects and analyzes telemetry data from various sources.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft. Additionally, restricting local access to systems running Azure Monitor Agent can help reduce the risk of exploitation. Regularly reviewing and monitoring system logs for unusual activity is also advisable.