CVE-2020-15496: High severity acronis true image vulnerability
Published Jul 15, 2021
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-15496?
CVE-2020-15496 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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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.
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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.