Vulnerability Description
Parallels Desktop virtio-gpu Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target in a guest system must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the virtio-gpu virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the hypervisor. . Was ZDI-CAN-21260.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | < 19.1.0_\(54729\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1804/Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1804/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-50227?
CVE-2023-50227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). Parallels Desktop virtio-gpu Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Parallels Deskto...
How severe is CVE-2023-50227?
CVE-2023-50227 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parallels Parallels Desktop.