What is the severity of CVE-2023-50226?

CVE-2023-50226 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50226?

To fix CVE-2023-50226, update to the latest version of Parallels Desktop as recommended by the vendor.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-50226?

CVE-2023-50226 affects all installations of Parallels Desktop for Mac.

Can CVE-2023-50226 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-50226 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-50226?

Exploiting CVE-2023-50226 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to system resources.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-50226

high

7.8

CWE

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

27/2/2025

CVE-2023-50226: Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following 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. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-21227.

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-2023-50226?
CVE-2023-50226 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50226?
To fix CVE-2023-50226, update to the latest version of Parallels Desktop as recommended by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-50226?
CVE-2023-50226 affects all installations of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Can CVE-2023-50226 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-50226 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-50226?
Exploiting CVE-2023-50226 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to system resources.

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