CVE-2021-34864

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.3 (49160). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WinAppHelper component. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13543.
References
Link Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1000/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:16.1.3:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2021-10-25 17:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 18:48


NVD link : CVE-2021-34864

Mitre link : CVE-2021-34864

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-34864


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Products Affected

parallels

  • parallels_desktop
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other CWE-284

Improper Access Control