CVE-2024-49389: High severity acronis cyber files vulnerability
Published Oct 17, 2024
·Updated
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Files (Windows) before build 9.0.0x24.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Acronis Cyber Files Windows<9.0
Event History
Oct 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49389?
CVE-2024-49389 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability with a moderate severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49389?
To mitigate CVE-2024-49389, ensure that folder permissions for Acronis Cyber Files are correctly configured to prevent unauthorized access.
3
What versions of Acronis Cyber Files are affected by CVE-2024-49389?
CVE-2024-49389 affects Acronis Cyber Files on Windows versions prior to build 9.0.0x24.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49389?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2024-49389 involves adjusting folder permissions until a software update can be applied.
5
Can CVE-2024-49389 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-49389 requires local access to the system for exploitation, thus it cannot be easily exploited remotely.