CVE-2023-37250: Race Condition

Published Aug 20, 2023
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Updated

Unity Parsec has a TOCTOU race condition that permits local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM if Parsec was installed in "Per User" mode. The application intentionally launches DLLs from a user-owned directory but intended to always perform integrity verification of those DLLs. This affects Parsec Loader versions through 8. Parsec Loader 9 is a fixed version.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Unity Parsec<9.0

Event History

Aug 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37250?

CVE-2023-37250 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37250?

To fix CVE-2023-37250, update Unity Parsec to the latest version beyond 9.0.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-37250?

CVE-2023-37250 allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM on affected systems.

4

Which versions of Unity Parsec are affected by CVE-2023-37250?

CVE-2023-37250 affects Unity Parsec versions prior to 9.0 installed in 'Per User' mode.

5

What is a TOCTOU race condition in the context of CVE-2023-37250?

In CVE-2023-37250, a TOCTOU race condition occurs when the application improperly validates DLL integrity due to timing issues during execution.

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