Vulnerability identifier: #VU45769
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the prl_hypervisor module. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Parallels Desktop: 15.0.0 (46967) - 15.1.4 (47270)
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1014/
http://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
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.