CVE-2020-17397

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of network packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-11253.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 05:08

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 - Vendor Advisory () https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1015/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1015/ - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2020-08-25 21:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 05:08


NVD link : CVE-2020-17397

Mitre link : CVE-2020-17397

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-17397


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Products Affected

parallels

  • parallels_desktop
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer