#VU55530 Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Parallels Desktop - CVE-2021-34854 

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#VU55530 Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Parallels Desktop - CVE-2021-34854

Published: August 3, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55530
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34854
CWE-ID: CWE-789
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Parallels Desktop
Software vendor:
Parallels

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled memory allocation in the Toolgate component. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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