Microsoft Fixes AI, Cloud, and ERP Security Flaws; One Exploited in Active Attacks

Microsoft Patches Critical AI, Cloud Security Flaws Amid Attacks

December 1, 2024December 12, 2024

Microsoft Addresses Critical Security Flaws in AI and Cloud Services

Microsoft has taken significant action to resolve four critical security vulnerabilities affecting its artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, enterprise resource planning, and Partner Center offerings. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as actively exploited in the wild, highlighting the urgent need for users to stay vigilant against potential threats.

The primary concern revolves around CVE-2024-49035, a privilege escalation flaw with a CVSS score of 8.7, found in partner.microsoft.com. According to Microsoft’s advisory, this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges over a network due to improper access controls. Recognizing the severity of the issue, Microsoft has credited security researchers Gautam Peri, Apoorv Wadhwa, and an anonymous contributor for reporting this flaw, though specific details regarding its exploitation remain undisclosed.

Overview of Security Vulnerabilities

In addition to CVE-2024-49035, Microsoft has addressed three other vulnerabilities, two of which are rated as Critical and one as Important:

CVE-2024-49038 (CVSS score: 9.3): This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Copilot Studio could enable unauthorized attackers to escalate privileges over a network.
CVE-2024-49052 (CVSS score: 8.2): A missing authentication issue in Microsoft Azure PolicyWatch poses a risk of privilege escalation for unauthorized users.
CVE-2024-49053 (CVSS score: 7.6): This spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales could allow authenticated attackers to deceive users into clicking on malicious URLs, potentially redirecting them to harmful sites.

Recommended Actions for Users

While most of these vulnerabilities have been effectively mitigated and do not require user intervention, it is crucial for users to update their Dynamics 365 Sales apps for Android and iOS to the latest version (3.24104.15) to safeguard against CVE-2024-49053. Regular updates are essential in maintaining the security of your applications and data.

Conclusion

As Microsoft continues to enhance the security of its AI and cloud offerings, users are encouraged to remain proactive in updating their software and monitoring for any security advisories. For further information on security practices, you can explore resources on the Microsoft Security Response Center.

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