7.8
CWE
281
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-15496

First published: Thu Jul 15 2021(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acronis True Image<2021
Acronis True Image=2021
Acronis True Image=2021-update_1
Acronis True Image=2021-update_2
Acronis True Image=2021-update_3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-15496?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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