Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis True Image by Acronis
CVE-2021-32578

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Acronis
Status
True Image
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2021

Summary

Acronis True Image prior to the 2021 Update 4 for Windows is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to inappropriate handling of soft links. This flaw can enable attackers with local access to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply the recommended updates to safeguard against potential exploitation.

References

https://kb.acronis.com/content/68419
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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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