Microsoft Azure Automation CVE-2019-0962 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Azure Automation is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges. Successful exploits may aid in further attacks.

Technologies Affected

• Microsoft Azure Automation

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
Ensure that only trusted users have local, interactive access to affected computers.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.