Products
Parallels Desktop
Source
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
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CVE-2023-50228 details
Last Modified : May 3, 2024, 12:48 p.m.
Description
Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature 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. The issue results from the lack of proper verification of a cryptographic signature. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21817.
CVSS Score
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Weakness
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CVSS Data
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Base Score
7.8
Exploitability Score
Impact Score
Base Severity
HIGH
Vector String : CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
| URL | Source |
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| https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 | zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1803/ | zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com |