CVE-2022-34899
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CVE-2022-34899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Access 6.5.4 (39316) Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Access 6.5.4 (39316) Agent. 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 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-16134.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Access | 6.5.4_\(39316\) |
References
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/129010Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-947/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/129010Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-947/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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