CVE-2007-1222
First published: Fri Mar 02 2007(Updated: )
Parallels Desktop for Mac before 20070216 implements Drag and Drop by sharing the entire host filesystem as the .psf share, which allows local users of the guest operating system to write arbitrary files to the host filesystem, and execute arbitrary code via launchd by writing a plist file to a LaunchAgents directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Parallels Desktop |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1222?
CVE-2007-1222 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file writing and code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1222?
To remediate CVE-2007-1222, update Parallels Desktop for Mac to a version released after February 16, 2007.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1222?
CVE-2007-1222 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac prior to version 3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1222?
CVE-2007-1222 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows guest operating system users to manipulate the host filesystem.
Can CVE-2007-1222 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-1222 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the guest operating system.
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