Highlighting Vulnerabilities and Security Measures in Microsoft Azure AI Content Safety
Overview of Vulnerabilities
Security researchers at Mindgard have uncovered two significant vulnerabilities in Azure AI Content Safety, the filter system used by Microsoft for its AI platform.
Major Issues Identified
- Potential bypass of content safety guardrails
- Two primary filters at risk: - AI Text Moderation - Prompt Shield
- Critical attacks on LLMs can occur due to these vulnerabilities.
Testing and Results
Mindgard conducted tests revealing serious limitations of Azure's security infrastructure, affecting both scanners and overall security. The effectiveness of these filters was significantly reduced when subjected to various attack patterns.
Mitigation Strategies
In light of these issues, Microsoft has acknowledged the findings from June 2024 and is actively working on enhancing security measures and updates to improve their systems.
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