CVE-2019-17148
Parallels Desktop Command Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.
Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes locales aumentar los privilegios en las instalaciones afectadas de Parallels Desktop versión 14.1.3 (45485). Un atacante primero necesita obtener la capacidad de ejecutar código poco privilegiado sobre el sistema invitado de destino para explotar esta vulnerabilidad. El fallo específico ocurre dentro del Parallels Service. El problema resulta de la falta de una comprobación apropiada de una cadena suministrada por el usuario antes de usarla para ejecutar una llamada de sistema. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para escalar privilegios y ejecutar código en el contexto de root. Fue ZDI-CAN-8685.
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 guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.
CVSS Scores
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Timeline
- 2019-10-04 CVE Reserved
- 2019-12-20 CVE Published
- 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1028 | Third Party Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Parallels Search vendor "Parallels" | Parallels Desktop Search vendor "Parallels" for product "Parallels Desktop" | 14.1.3 Search vendor "Parallels" for product "Parallels Desktop" and version "14.1.3" | macos |
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