CVE-2021-34868

Published Jan 25, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.3-49160. 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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an uncontrolled memory allocation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13712.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-21515 This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.3-49160. 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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an uncontrolled memory allocation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13712.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 12:26 AM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 25, 2022, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:56 AM