CVE-2019-17148 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Parallels	Parallels Desktop	14.1.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-77

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1028/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1028/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-17148?

CVE-2019-17148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 e...

How severe is CVE-2019-17148?

CVE-2019-17148 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17148?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parallels Parallels Desktop.