services / Google Cloud / Compute Engine disks

Read and edit Compute Engine disks and disk assignments.

Multiple organizational functions may often reside within Compute Engine.

compute.​disks.​useReadOnly

Can allow data access if the attacker can attach the disk to an additionally compromised instance.

Risks

1. Automated data collection (BOOST)

Scope: CRITICAL

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a significant fraction of organizational functions, allow interruption of critical organizational services, or its exploit could lead to significant privilege escalation.

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