CVE-2022-34891 Privilege escalation in Desktop
Local attackers can escalate privileges to root via incorrect file permissions in the update mechanism of Parallels Desktop.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-34891?
CVE-2022-34891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop, published on 15 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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 product sets incorrect permissions on sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16395.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34891?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34891?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34891 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-34891 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34891 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Parallels Parallels Desktop
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3pp-x9mc-3v4q.