CVE-2021-38086
First published: Thu Aug 12 2021(Updated: )
Acronis Cyber Protect 15 for Windows prior to build 27009 and Acronis Agent for Windows prior to build 26226 allowed local privilege escalation via DLL hijacking.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis Cyber Protect | <15 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =15 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =15-update1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38086.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Acronis Cyber Protect 15 for Windows prior to build 27009 and Acronis Agent for Windows prior to build 26226 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38086?
The severity of CVE-2021-38086 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does this vulnerability allow local privilege escalation?
This vulnerability allows local privilege escalation through DLL hijacking.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, updating Acronis Cyber Protect 15 for Windows to build 27009 and Acronis Agent for Windows to build 26226 resolves the vulnerability.
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