CVE-2023-27327
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CVE-2023-27327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Parallels Desktop Toolgate 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 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Parallels Desktop Toolgate 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 high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-18964.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | < 18.1.1_\(53328\) |
References
- https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-215/Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-215/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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