Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is taken, a root service writes to a file owned by a normal user. By using a hard link, an attacker can write to an arbitrary file, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | 20.1.1_\(55740\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2124ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-54189?
CVE-2024-54189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is taken, a root service write...
How severe is CVE-2024-54189?
CVE-2024-54189 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-2024-54189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parallels Parallels Desktop.