CVE-2024-21397: Microsoft Azure File Sync Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-21397 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting azure file sync. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Microsoft Azure File Sync Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-02-13
Last modified	2026-08-10

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-08-10 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-10 16:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure file sync UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0.0.0 and < 16.2.0.0 · 17.0.0.0

Fixed in: 16.2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-file-sync || rpm -q azure-file-sync || azure-file-sync --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-file-sync

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azure-file-sync

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison azure-file-sync sudo apt install azure-file-sync=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold azure-file-sync

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list azure-file-sync sudo dnf downgrade azure-file-sync-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add azure-file-sync

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-21397?

azure file sync: upgrade to 16.2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21397 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21397 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-21397 affect?

CVE-2024-21397 affects azure file sync. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Microsoft Azure File Sync Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2024-21397?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

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References

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