CVE-2024-54189
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CVE-2024-54189 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is taken, a root service writes to a file owned by a normal user. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is taken, a root service writes to a file owned by a normal user. By using a hard link, an attacker can write to an arbitrary file, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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 Desktop | 20.1.1_\(55740\) |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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