Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis True Image for Windows
CVE-2021-32577

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Acronis
Status
True Image
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-32577?

A vulnerability exists in Acronis True Image for Windows, specifically prior to the 2021 Update 5 version. This issue stems from insecure folder permissions, which could potentially allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, an adversary might be able to perform unauthorized actions on the affected system, potentially compromising data integrity and user security.

References

https://kb.acronis.com/content/68413
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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

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