Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-50228

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Parallels

Status
Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-50228?

A vulnerability exists within the Updater service of Parallels Desktop, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges. This significant flaw stems from inadequate verification of cryptographic signatures. Attackers able to execute low-privileged code on a target system can exploit this weakness to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code with root-level access. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to users of the affected software versions.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop 18.3.2 (53621)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1803/
x_research-advisory
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
vendor-advisory

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

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