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    CVE-2020-8873

    This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.2-47123. 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 xHCI component. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-10031.

    Published:Mar 23, 2020
    Last Modified:Nov 21, 2024
    EPS:Mar 23, 2020
    EPSS Score:0.00089
    CVSS Score:6.7

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Parallels
    Product
    Parallels Desktop

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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