CVE-2019-17148

HIGH

7.8

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published1/7/2020

Last Modified11/21/2024

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

parallels:parallels_desktop

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77CWE-78

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1028/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1028/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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