CVE-2023-27327: Parallels Desktop Toolgate Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Parallels Desktop Toolgate Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use 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 high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. 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 the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-18964.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27327?
CVE-2023-27327 is considered a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27327?
To fix CVE-2023-27327, update to the latest version of Parallels Desktop as released by Parallels.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-27327?
CVE-2023-27327 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-27327?
CVE-2023-27327 is classified as a Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-27327 remotely?
No, an attacker must have local access to exploit CVE-2023-27327.