CVE-2024-6153 Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability
Local attackers can bypass updater protections to downgrade software, potentially leading to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2024-6153?
CVE-2024-6153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop, published on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Parallels Desktop Updater Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to downgrade Parallels software 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 validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19481.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6153?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6153?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6153 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-6153 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6153 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Parallels Parallels Desktop
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6r7r-h64q-j8pj.