CVE-2023-27323
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CVE-2023-27323 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Parallels Desktop Updater Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Parallels Desktop Updater Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 Updater 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-18150.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | < 18.1.0_\(53311\) |
References
- https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-217/Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-217/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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