Elastic Agent CVE-2024-52976
MEDIUMCVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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3DescriptionNVD
Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection.
An attacker requires local access and the ability to modify osqueryd configurations.
AnalysisAI
Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-829. Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection. An attacker requires local access and the ability to modify osqueryd configurations. Affected products include: Elastic Elastic Agent.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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