This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Parallels Desktop for Mac |
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The severity of ZDI-21-213 is considered high due to its potential to allow local attackers to disclose sensitive information.
To mitigate ZDI-21-213, ensure that you have the latest updates and patches for Parallels Desktop installed.
ZDI-21-213 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac, specifically those who enable high-privileged code execution.
ZDI-21-213 is an information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers.
An attacker must gain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system to exploit ZDI-21-213.