What is the severity of CVE-2023-27325?

CVE-2023-27325 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27325?

To fix CVE-2023-27325, users should update their Parallels Desktop software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-27325?

CVE-2023-27325 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-27325?

CVE-2023-27325 can be exploited by local attackers to escalate their privileges.

What must an attacker do to leverage CVE-2023-27325?

An attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system to exploit CVE-2023-27325.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27325

high

7.8

CWE

665

3/5/2024

5/2/2025

27/2/2025

CVE-2023-27325: Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Initialization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Initialization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of environment variables. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-18253.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Parallels Desktop for Mac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27325?
CVE-2023-27325 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27325?
To fix CVE-2023-27325, users should update their Parallels Desktop software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-27325?
CVE-2023-27325 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-27325?
CVE-2023-27325 can be exploited by local attackers to escalate their privileges.
What must an attacker do to leverage CVE-2023-27325?
An attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system to exploit CVE-2023-27325.

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