CVE-2024-55542: Medium severity Acronis Cyber Protect 16 vulnerability
Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to Tray Monitor service. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 39169, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 35895.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-55542?
CVE-2024-55542 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55542?
To resolve CVE-2024-55542, upgrade to Acronis Cyber Protect 16 version 39169 or Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent version 35895 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55542?
CVE-2024-55542 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 16 and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent prior to specific builds.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55542?
CVE-2024-55542 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to excessive permissions.
Can CVE-2024-55542 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-55542 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely without local access.