cve 2024 45619

CVE-2024-45619 is a critical vulnerability in OpenSC's libopensc library, affecting multiple Linux distributions and vendor advisories. Microsoft's security guidance identifies Azure Linux as a confirmed carrier of the vulnerable open-source component, but this does not automatically exclude other Microsoft artifacts. This tag covers discussions on verifying whether Microsoft-provided images and appliances are affected, understanding the scope of Microsoft's advisory, and practical remediation and mitigation steps for defenders running Linux images in Azure or elsewhere. The content focuses on the technical details of the CVE, its impact on Azure Linux, and how to assess exposure across Microsoft ecosystems.