๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-23665

HIGH 7.8

Linux Azure Diagnostic extension (LAD) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

Heap-based buffer overflow in Azure Linux Virtual Machines allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vendor microsoft
Product azure linux virtual machines with azure diagnostics extension
Ecosystems
Industries
TechnologyEnterprise
Published Mar 10, 2026
Last Updated Apr 14, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

Affected Versions

Microsoft / Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Azure Diagnostics extension
1.0.0 < 2.1.24

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
msrc.microsoft.com: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23665