What is the severity of ZDI-25-082?

The severity of ZDI-25-082 is considered high due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-25-082?

To fix ZDI-25-082, users should update their Parallels Desktop to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-25-082?

ZDI-25-082 affects local users of Parallels Desktop for Mac who have the ability to execute low-privileged code.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-082?

ZDI-25-082 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can ZDI-25-082 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-25-082 requires local access to the affected system to be exploited.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-25-082

high

7.8

4/2/2025

ZDI-25-082: Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 04 2025(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. The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-25-082?
The severity of ZDI-25-082 is considered high due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-25-082?
To fix ZDI-25-082, users should update their Parallels Desktop to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-25-082?
ZDI-25-082 affects local users of Parallels Desktop for Mac who have the ability to execute low-privileged code.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-082?
ZDI-25-082 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can ZDI-25-082 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-25-082 requires local access to the affected system to be exploited.

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