Headline

CVE-2022-34891: ZDI-22-942

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 product sets incorrect permissions on sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16395.

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June 30th, 2022

Parallels Desktop Updater Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability****ZDI-22-942
ZDI-CAN-16395

CVE ID

CVE-2022-34891

CVSS SCORE

7.8, (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

AFFECTED VENDORS

Parallels

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Desktop

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 product sets incorrect permissions on sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Parallels has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.parallels.com/125013

DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

2022-03-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2022-06-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory

CREDIT

aegis

BACK TO ADVISORIES

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