CVE-2021-34986

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.5.0 (49183). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to execute a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-13932.

• CWE-367

• https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-385/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-385/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Jul 15, 2022

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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