CVE-2021-32577: High severity acronis true image vulnerability
Published Aug 5, 2021
·Updated
Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 5 for Windows allowed local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Acronis True Image Windows=2021
Acronis True Image Windows=2021-update_1
Acronis True Image Windows=2021-update_2
Acronis True Image Windows=2021-update_3
Acronis True Image Windows=2021-update_4
Event History
Aug 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:21 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-32577?
CVE-2021-32577 is a vulnerability in Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 5 for Windows that allows local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32577?
The severity of CVE-2021-32577 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
Which versions of Acronis True Image are affected by CVE-2021-32577?
Acronis True Image 2021, 2021-update_1, 2021-update_2, 2021-update_3, and 2021-update_4 for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-32577.
4
How does CVE-2021-32577 allow local privilege escalation?
CVE-2021-32577 allows local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions in Acronis True Image prior to 2021 Update 5 for Windows.
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How can CVE-2021-32577 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-32577, users should update to Acronis True Image 2021 Update 5 or later for Windows.