CVE-2019-17148

Published Jan 7, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-7605 This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 1:33 AM
Reserved
Oct 4, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 7, 2020, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:23 AM