CVE-2025-0413
Description
Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.
How to fix
- parallels parallels19.4.3-25221, 20.2-25889 or later
- parallels remote_application_server19.4.3.2-25228 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| parallels parallels | 19.0-23304 ≤ v < 19.4.3-25221, 20.0-25389 ≤ v < 20.2-25889 | 19.4.3-25221, 20.2-25889 |
| parallels remote_application_server | v < 19.4.3.2-25228 | 19.4.3.2-25228 |
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