Privilege Escalation in Parallels Desktop by Parallels
CVE-2022-34892

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Parallels

Status
Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2022

What is CVE-2022-34892?

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges in Parallels Desktop installations by exploiting a flaw in the update mechanism. The issue arises from improper locking during operations on an object, enabling an attacker who has already gained low-level access to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially obtaining root access.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1

References

https://kb.parallels.com/125013
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

aegis
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