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Azure CVE-2026-21224

HIGH
Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Stack-based buffer overflow in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Local privilege escalation in Azure Connected Machine Agent exploits a stack-based buffer overflow, enabling authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects Azure and Stack Overflow deployments and requires local access with valid credentials to exploit. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow). Affects Azure Connected Machine Agent. Stack-based buffer overflow in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible.

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