CVE-2020-15496: High severity acronis true image vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2021
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Updated

Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Acronis True Image Macos<2021
Acronis True Image Macos=2021
Acronis True Image Macos=2021-update_1
Acronis True Image Macos=2021-update_2
Acronis True Image Macos=2021-update_3

Event History

Jul 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15496?

CVE-2020-15496 is a vulnerability in Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 that allows local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.

2

How does CVE-2020-15496 affect Acronis True Image?

CVE-2020-15496 can be exploited in Acronis True Image for Mac before 2021 Update 4 to escalate privileges on the local system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15496?

CVE-2020-15496 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15496?

To fix CVE-2020-15496, users should update Acronis True Image for Mac to version 2021 Update 4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15496?

More information about CVE-2020-15496 can be found in the Acronis Knowledge Base and the Acronis Support Updates page.

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