CVE-2024-52561: High severity parallels vulnerability
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is deleted, a root service verifies and modifies the ownership of the snapshot files. By using a symlink, an attacker can change the ownership of files owned by root to a lower-privilege user, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-52561?
CVE-2024-52561 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52561?
To mitigate CVE-2024-52561, update Parallels Desktop for Mac to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-52561?
CVE-2024-52561 affects Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740).
How does CVE-2024-52561 impact users?
CVE-2024-52561 allows an attacker to escalate privileges by exploiting the Snapshot functionality during the deletion process.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52561?
Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2024-52561 is to apply the official software update as there are no effective workarounds.