7.8
CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-34892: Parallels Desktop Updater Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. 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 update machanism. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Parallels Parallels Desktop=17.1.1
Parallels Desktop

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-34892?

    CVE-2022-34892 is a vulnerability in Parallels Desktop that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.

  • How can the CVE-2022-34892 vulnerability be exploited?

    To exploit CVE-2022-34892, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2022-34892?

    The affected software for CVE-2022-34892 is Parallels Desktop 17.1.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-34892?

    The severity of CVE-2022-34892 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-34892?

    To fix CVE-2022-34892, you should install the latest updates and patches provided by Parallels Desktop.

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