Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prl_hypervisor module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-11217.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | < 16.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1014/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1014/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-17396?
CVE-2020-17396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the ...
How severe is CVE-2020-17396?
CVE-2020-17396 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-17396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parallels Parallels Desktop.