CVE-2006-2154: EMC Retrospect for Windows 6.5 before 6.5.382, 7.0 before 7.0.344, and 7.5 before 7.5.1.105 does not drop p...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local privilege escalation issue in older EMC Retrospect for Windows versions. A person who already has local access could abuse the application’s file-opening behavior to run code with higher privileges. The sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is limited to Windows systems running the named older Retrospect versions. Risk is higher on shared workstations, backup servers, or systems where untrusted users can log in locally. Treat this as a targeted hygiene fix for legacy backup software. It is not described as internet-exploitable, but backup systems are sensitive and should not allow local users to gain elevated execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Retrospect for Windows to 6.5.382, 7.0.344, 7.5.1.105, or later.; Remove obsolete Retrospect installations if the product is no longer required.; Restrict local interactive access to systems running Retrospect until updated..

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Jun 29, 2026, 12:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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