What is the severity of CVE-2024-34331?

CVE-2024-34331 has been categorized with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34331?

To remediate CVE-2024-34331, update to Parallels Desktop for Mac version 19.3.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-34331?

CVE-2024-34331 affects Parallels Desktop for Mac versions 19.3.0 and below.

What potential impact does CVE-2024-34331 have?

CVE-2024-34331 can allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

Is code signing verification important in the context of CVE-2024-34331?

Yes, the lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac is a critical factor contributing to the vulnerability in CVE-2024-34331.

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CVE-2024-34331

Exploited

critical

9.8

CWE

269

23/9/2024

26/9/2024

CVE-2024-34331

First published: Mon Sep 23 2024(Updated: )

A lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac v19.3.0 and below allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted macOS installer, because Parallels Service is setuid root.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Parallels Desktop for Mac	<19.3.0

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CVE-2025-27364

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34331?
CVE-2024-34331 has been categorized with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34331?
To remediate CVE-2024-34331, update to Parallels Desktop for Mac version 19.3.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-34331?
CVE-2024-34331 affects Parallels Desktop for Mac versions 19.3.0 and below.
What potential impact does CVE-2024-34331 have?
CVE-2024-34331 can allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.
Is code signing verification important in the context of CVE-2024-34331?
Yes, the lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac is a critical factor contributing to the vulnerability in CVE-2024-34331.

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