CVE-2022-34891

HIGH

7.8

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update machanism. The product sets incorrect permissions on sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16395.

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

Published7/18/2022

Last Modified11/21/2024

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

parallels:parallels_desktop

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://kb.parallels.com/125013(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-942/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)

https://kb.parallels.com/125013(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-942/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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