Description Preview
The Azure SDK Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21421) is a high severity issue that affects versions 1.0.0 to 1.29.5 of Microsoft's Azure SDK. This vulnerability allows an attacker to spoof the identity of another user or process within the system. The vulnerability is due to a dependency on a vulnerable third-party component (CWE-1395). The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5, indicating a high level of severity.
Overview
The vulnerability was first published on 12th March 2024 and was last updated on 31st December 2024. The vulnerability is exploitable with network access, and no user interaction is required for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability has no impact on the integrity and availability of the system but has a high impact on the confidentiality of the system.
Remediation
Users of affected versions of Azure SDK are advised to update to a version later than 1.29.5 to mitigate this vulnerability. As of the date of the last update, no known exploits are available.
References
More information about this vulnerability can be found in the vendor advisory at Microsoft's Security Response Center.
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
