CVE-2023-50227 Parallels Desktop virtio-gpu Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in the hypervisor context via a malicious page or file in the guest system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-50227?
CVE-2023-50227 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Parallels Desktop virtio-gpu Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target in a guest system must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the virtio-gpu virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the hypervisor. . Was ZDI-CAN-21260.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-50227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Parallels Parallels Desktop
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwww-cpmw-jjf6.