CVE-2021-27242

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.0.1-48919. 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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-11926.
References
Link Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-209/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:16.0.1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

Information

Published : 2021-03-29 09:15

Updated : 2022-09-27 05:53


NVD link : CVE-2021-27242

Mitre link : CVE-2021-27242

Products Affected
CWE