CVE-2022-34892

Summary

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update machanism. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-362: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• https://kb.parallels.com/125013
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/

References

• https://kb.parallels.com/125013
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/

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