Vulnerability · Published Oct 16, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-16995Network Watcher Agent Virtual Machine Extension for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.0% (higher than 62% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code with elevated privileges.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to be present as a user on the affected virtual machine.</p> <p>The security update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux executes with elevated privileges.</p>
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux | 0 – before publication |