CVE-2024-6153

Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-47297 Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:18.1.0\(53311\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Parallels
Parallels parallels Desktop
Weaknesses NVD-CWE-Other
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Parallels
Parallels parallels Desktop
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 1, 2024, 9:33 PM
Reserved
Jun 18, 2024, 9:33 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 20, 2024, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:17 AM