CVE-2021-31422

High

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. 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 e1000e virtual device. 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 the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12527.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductParallels Desktop
PublishedApr 29, 2021
First seenApr 29, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

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

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
parallels parallels_desktop16.1.1-49141—

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