7.8
CWE
732 427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-0483: Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions

First published: Fri Feb 11 2022(Updated: )

Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis VSS Doctor (Windows) before build 53

Credit: security@acronis.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acronis VSS Doctor=build_53
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-0483?

    CVE-2022-0483 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-0483?

    To resolve CVE-2022-0483, update to Acronis VSS Doctor build 53 or later.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2022-0483?

    CVE-2022-0483 affects Acronis VSS Doctor prior to build 53 on Windows.

  • What causes CVE-2022-0483?

    CVE-2022-0483 is caused by insecure folder permissions in the affected software.

  • Can CVE-2022-0483 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2022-0483 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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