msrc_cve-2024-21397
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2024-02-13 08:00
Modified
2024-02-13 08:00
Summary
Microsoft Azure File Sync Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Notes
Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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