CVE-2019-17148

High

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). 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 Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductParallels Desktop
PublishedJan 7, 2020
First seenJan 7, 2020

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
parallels parallels_desktop14.1.3—

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CVE-2019-17148 · Parallels Desktop · Dark Radar