[ CVE-2021-38648 · Published 15 Sep 2021 ]
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 11%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2021-11-03
- EPSS: 11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 96% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 17 Nov 2021): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38648PatchVendor Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-…ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource