CVE-2022-46868: High severity acronis cyber protect home office vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2023
·Updated
Local privilege escalation during recovery due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office<40173
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Aug 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-46868.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46868?
The severity of CVE-2022-46868 is high.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46868?
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173 is affected by CVE-2022-46868.
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How does CVE-2022-46868 manifest?
CVE-2022-46868 manifests as a local privilege escalation during recovery due to improper soft link handling.
5
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-46868?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2022-46868.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-46868?
To fix CVE-2022-46868, update Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) to build 40173 or later.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46868?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-46868 at the following link: https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-2499