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    CVE-2022-34892

    This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update machanism. 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 arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

    Published:Jul 18, 2022
    Last Modified:Nov 21, 2024
    EPS:Jul 18, 2022
    EPSS Score:0.00076
    CVSS Score:7.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Parallels
    Product
    Parallels Desktop

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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