CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2022-34892

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 issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://kb.parallels.com/125013 Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:17.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2022-07-18 03:15

Updated : 2022-07-28 01:53

NVD link : CVE-2022-34892

Mitre link : CVE-2022-34892

Products Affected

Parallels

Parallels Desktop

CWE
CWE-362