ZDI-23-219: Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Initialization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 07 2023(Updated: )
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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels Desktop for Mac |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-23-219?
The severity of ZDI-23-219 is classified as high due to its potential for privilege escalation on affected systems.
How do I fix ZDI-23-219?
To fix ZDI-23-219, you should update Parallels Desktop to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-23-219?
ZDI-23-219 affects installations of Parallels Desktop for Mac where local attackers can escalate privileges.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-23-219?
ZDI-23-219 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain higher privileges on the system.
What is required to exploit ZDI-23-219?
To exploit ZDI-23-219, an attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system.
- collector/zdi-published
- alias/ZDI-CAN-18253
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/title
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/zdi-advisory
- source/ZDI
- alias/ZDI-23-219
- alias/CVE-2023-27325
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/parallels
- canonical/parallels desktop for mac