CVE-2022-30695: Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640 is prone to local privilege escalation due to excessive child process permissions. Learn about the impact and mitigation.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes in Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640 has been identified and assigned the CVE ID: CVE-2022-30695.
Understanding CVE-2022-30695
This section will provide an overview of the CVE-2022-30695 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2022-30695?
The vulnerability involves local privilege escalation resulting from child processes being assigned excessive permissions. Specifically, it affects Acronis Snap Deploy on Windows systems prior to build 3640.
The Impact of CVE-2022-30695
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-30695
This section will delve into the technical aspects of the CVE-2022-30695 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability stems from the improper assignment of permissions to child processes, creating a pathway for local privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
Acronis Snap Deploy running on Windows systems before build 3640 is affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the system by leveraging the excessive permissions assigned to child processes.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2022-30695, it is crucial to implement appropriate mitigation strategies and security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Affected users should promptly update to a secure version of Acronis Snap Deploy (build 3640 or later) and monitor for any unauthorized activities on their systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
Maintaining good security hygiene, such as least privilege access, regular security audits, and user training, can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly applying security patches and updates from Acronis is essential to ensure that known vulnerabilities are addressed and system security is maintained.