Local Privilege Escalation in Acronis Cyber Protect 16 by Acronis

CVE-2024-55540

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Acronis Cyber Protect 16, specifically affecting Windows systems prior to build 39169, allowing for local privilege escalation through DLL hijacking. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with elevated privileges, posing significant risks to user security and the integrity of the affected systems. It is crucial for users of Acronis Cyber Protect 16 to apply the necessary updates and patches to mitigate the potential impact of this vulnerability as highlighted in the vendor advisory.

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