CVE-2024-55540
First published: Thu Jan 02 2025(Updated: )
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Windows) before build 39169.
Credit: security@acronis.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis Cyber Protect 16 | <build 39169 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Acronis Cyber Protect | <=15 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =16 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =16-update1 | |
| Acronis Cyber Protect | =16-update2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-55540?
CVE-2024-55540 is classified as a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55540?
To fix CVE-2024-55540, update Acronis Cyber Protect 16 to build 39169 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55540?
CVE-2024-55540 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 16 on Windows versions prior to build 39169.
Can CVE-2024-55540 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-55540 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the DLL hijacking vulnerability.
What is a DLL hijacking vulnerability like CVE-2024-55540?
A DLL hijacking vulnerability like CVE-2024-55540 allows an attacker to execute malicious code with elevated privileges by tricking the application into loading a compromised DLL.
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