CVE-2020-17401: Parallels Desktop VGA Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive informations on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4. 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 VGA virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated array. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-11363.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive informations on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 VGA virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated array. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Parallels Parallels Desktop Macos<16.0.0
Parallels Desktop

Event History

Aug 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:01 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Parallels Desktop vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Parallels Desktop vulnerability is CVE-2020-17401.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17401?

The severity of CVE-2020-17401 is medium (6).

3

How can local attackers exploit CVE-2020-17401?

Local attackers can exploit CVE-2020-17401 by executing high-privileged code on the target guest system.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-17401?

The affected software for CVE-2020-17401 is Parallels Desktop 15.1.4 and up to version 16.0.0 on macOS.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17401?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17401 on the Parallels Knowledge Base and the Zero Day Initiative advisories.

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