CVE
CVE-2026-23665
Microsoft · Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Azure Diagnostics extension
- First Reported
- Mar 10, 2026
- Latest Reported
- Mar 10, 2026
CVE Enrichment
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS
- 0.39%
- EPSS Percentile
- 33.41%
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Azure Linux Virtual Machines allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Technical Details
- CVSS Version
- 3.1
- CNA / NVD Source
- [email protected]
- Published
- 11-Mar-2026 01:18
- Last Modified
- 17-Jun-2026 17:21
- EPSS Date
- 2026-11-08
- CWE
- CWE-122, CWE-787
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1 AV:L /
AC:L /
PR:L /
UI:N /
S:U /
C:H /
I:H /
A:H
CNA Products / Version Status
- Microsoft · Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Azure Diagnostics extension
Source: CNA · [email protected]
Default status: unknown
1.0.0 ≤ version < 2.1.24 — affected (custom)
Affected Products / Versions
- microsoft / linux_diagnostic_extension
Source: NVD CPE · affected
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 1.0.0 · before (exclusive) 2.1.24
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:linux_diagnostic_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References
Last enrichment sync: 09-Nov-2026 16:46
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
Latest successful provider update; providers refresh independently.
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
Latest successful provider update; providers refresh independently.
Reported Context (1)
- These include an elevation of privilege issue in Azure Linux Virtual Machines (CVE-2026-23665), and one spoofing and three information disclosure flaws in Azure IoT Explorer (CVE-2026-26121, CVE-2026-23661, Microsoft Patches 83 Vulnerabilities in March 2026 Update
CVE (8)
People (2)
Vendors (1)
Products (11)
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