CVE-2023-50228 Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper cryptographic signature verification in the Parallels Desktop Updater service.
- 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-2023-50228?
CVE-2023-50228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Parallels Desktop Updater Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 verification of a cryptographic signature. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-21817.
Weakness: CWE-347
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50228?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-50228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Parallels Parallels Desktop
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jjm-882p-f82j.