CVE-2021-27278

Published at:
2021-04-22T18:15:08.213

Global infos:

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-12130.

CVE Status: Modified

References:

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  • Metrics:

    AttributeValue
    Attack ComplexityLOW
    Attack VectorLOCAL
    Availability ImpactHIGH
    Base Score8.2
    Base SeverityHIGH
    Confidentiality ImpactHIGH
    Integrity ImpactHIGH
    Privileges RequiredHIGH
    ScopeCHANGED
    User InteractionNONE
    Vector StringCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Exploitability Score1.5
    Impact Score6
    Source[email protected]
    TypePrimary

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