CVE-2022-34892 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. 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 update machanism. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

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	17.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://kb.parallels.com/125013Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-943/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-34892?

CVE-2022-34892 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 17.1.1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privi...

How severe is CVE-2022-34892?

CVE-2022-34892 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-2022-34892?

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