CVE-2023-50226

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21227.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

03 May 2024, 03:16

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Information

Published : 2024-05-03 03:16

Updated : 2024-05-03 12:48


NVD link : CVE-2023-50226

Mitre link : CVE-2023-50226

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-50226


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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')