CVE-2024-6153
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
20/06/2024
Last modified:
25/09/2024
Description
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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.<br />
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The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
7.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
CPE | From | Up to |
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cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 18.1.0 (excluding) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page