CVE-2024-6153
June 20, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
7.8
High
Description
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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 validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Parallels Desktop |
|
Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-693
Protection Mechanism Failure
The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.0
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: June 20, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 20, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 20, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Status : Received
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
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