CVE-2020-10138: High severity acronis backup vulnerability
Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 and Cyber Protect 15 include an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as a subdirectory within C:\jenkinsagent\. Acronis Cyber Backup and Cyber Protect contain a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. Because unprivileged Windows users can create subdirectories off of the system root, a user can create the appropriate path to a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10138?
The severity of CVE-2020-10138 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10138?
Acronis Cyber Backup 12.5 and Acronis Cyber Protect 15 are affected by CVE-2020-10138.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-10138?
CVE-2020-10138 is a vulnerability in Acronis Cyber Backup and Cyber Protect that includes an OpenSSL component with a misconfigured OPENSSLDIR variable.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by unprivileged Windows users to gain unauthorized access to the privileged service in Acronis Cyber Backup and Cyber Protect.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-10138?
Yes, Acronis has released a patch to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Acronis Cyber Backup or Cyber Protect.