Local Privilege Escalation in Veeam Backup & Replication by Veeam
CVE-2015-5742
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2015-5742?
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Veeam Backup & Replication due to the improper handling of local administrator credentials in log files. This flaw allows local users to read world-readable log files, potentially exposing sensitive administrator credentials. As a result, unauthorized individuals may gain access to critical system functions, posing a significant security risk. Users are advised to apply the latest updates and review access permissions on log files to mitigate potential threats.