CVE-2024-6153
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2024-06-18 CVE Reserved
- 2024-06-18 CVE Published
- 2024-08-01 CVE Updated
- 2024-09-26 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
CAPEC
References (1)
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| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-803 | X_research Advisory |
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