Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Acronis True Image 2021
CVE-2020-10140

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Acronis
Status
True Image
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2020

Summary

Acronis True Image 2021 contains a vulnerability due to improper access control list (ACL) settings in the C:\ProgramData\Acronis directory. This misconfiguration allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious DLL in specific paths within the directory. As a result, privileged processes that run from this directory may be at risk, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

True Image 2021 < 32010

References

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/114757
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Will Dormann
.