CVE-2024-21397

Summary

CVE-2024-21397 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Azure File Sync. This elevation of privilege issue grants attackers unauthorized access to elevated privileges within the Azure File Sync environment, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code and gain control over affected systems. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, and other malicious activities. It is crucial for organizations using Azure File Sync to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability exists in an unspecified component of Azure File Sync, and Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue.

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