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CVE-2023-50226

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 host system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
. Was ZDI-CAN-21227.
Daten sind bereitgestellt durch National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
Parallels ≫ Parallels Desktop SwPlatformmacos Version < 17.1.7_\(51588\)
Parallels ≫ Parallels Desktop SwPlatformmacos Version >= 18.0.0_\(53049\) < 18.3.2_\(53621\)
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EPSS Metriken
Typ Quelle Score Percentile
EPSS FIRST.org 0.69% 0.477
CVSS Metriken
Quelle Base Score Exploit Score Impact Score Vector String
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com 7.8 1.8 5.9
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1805/
Third Party Advisory