Vulnerability identifier: #VU26128
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Parallels Desktop
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system package or component
Vendor: Parallels
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input within the IOCTL handler. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds write, execute arbitrary code on the target system and gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Parallels Desktop: All versions
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-296/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.