What is the severity of ZDI-24-803?

The severity of ZDI-24-803 is classified as having a moderate impact on affected installations of Parallels Desktop.

How do I fix ZDI-24-803?

To fix ZDI-24-803, ensure you update Parallels Desktop to the latest version provided by Parallels.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-803?

ZDI-24-803 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac who have installations that allow local code execution.

What can an attacker do with ZDI-24-803?

An attacker can exploit ZDI-24-803 to downgrade the installed version of Parallels Desktop, potentially compromising system integrity.

What limitations exist for exploiting ZDI-24-803?

To successfully exploit ZDI-24-803, an attacker must already have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-24-803

high

7.8

18/6/2024

27/2/2025

ZDI-24-803: Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 18 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Parallels Desktop for Mac

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-803?
The severity of ZDI-24-803 is classified as having a moderate impact on affected installations of Parallels Desktop.
How do I fix ZDI-24-803?
To fix ZDI-24-803, ensure you update Parallels Desktop to the latest version provided by Parallels.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-803?
ZDI-24-803 affects users of Parallels Desktop for Mac who have installations that allow local code execution.
What can an attacker do with ZDI-24-803?
An attacker can exploit ZDI-24-803 to downgrade the installed version of Parallels Desktop, potentially compromising system integrity.
What limitations exist for exploiting ZDI-24-803?
To successfully exploit ZDI-24-803, an attacker must already have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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