Vulnerability identifier: #VU73232

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: CVE-2023-27322

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Parallels Desktop
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the Parallels Service. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-216/
http://kb.parallels.com/125013

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Q & A

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.