CVE-2021-44198: DLL hijacking could lead to local privilege escalation
First published: Thu Nov 25 2021(Updated: )
DLL hijacking could lead to local privilege escalation. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035
Credit: security@acronis.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis Cyber Protect | <15 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =15 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =15-update1 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =15-update2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this DLL hijacking vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this DLL hijacking vulnerability is CVE-2021-44198.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44198?
The severity of CVE-2021-44198 is high (7.8).
Which products are affected by CVE-2021-44198?
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-44198: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035.
How can this vulnerability lead to local privilege escalation?
This vulnerability allows an attacker to load a malicious DLL file instead of a legitimate one, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44198?
To fix CVE-2021-44198, it is recommended to upgrade to Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) build 28035 or later.
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