CVE-2021-31426: Parallels Desktop Tools Integer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.2-49151. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Tools component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel on the target guest system. Was ZDI-CAN-12791.
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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 system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Tools component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel on the target guest system.
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What is CVE-2021-31426?
CVE-2021-31426 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges in Parallels Desktop 16.1.2-49151.
How severe is CVE-2021-31426?
CVE-2021-31426 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can CVE-2021-31426 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2021-31426, the attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31426?
CVE-2021-31426 affects Parallels Desktop 16.1.2-49151.
How can I fix CVE-2021-31426?
To fix CVE-2021-31426, it is recommended to update Parallels Desktop to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.