Local Privilege Escalation in Parallels Access 6.5.4 by Parallels
CVE-2022-34899

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Parallels

Status
Access
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2022

What is CVE-2022-34899?

A vulnerability in Parallels Access 6.5.4 allows local attackers to escalate privileges. An attacker who can execute low-privileged code on the system can exploit the flaw in the Parallels service by creating a symbolic link. This manipulative action could enable the execution of arbitrary code within the root context, posing significant security risks. Immediate attention is recommended to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Access 6.5.4 (39316)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-947/
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https://kb.parallels.com/en/129010
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Reno Robert of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.