CVE-2024-49389: High severity acronis cyber files vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2024
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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
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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.

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