CVE-2021-27278

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. 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 validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-12130.

CVSS v3.0 8.2 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 4.6 MEDIUM

8.2^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.5 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

4.6^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013	Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-412/	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:16.1.1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

Information

Published : 2021-04-22 11:15

Updated : 2021-04-26 06:15

NVD link : CVE-2021-27278

Mitre link : CVE-2021-27278

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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Products Affected

parallels

parallels_desktop

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