CVE-2023-27322
moderate-risk
Published 2024-05-03
Parallels Desktop Service Improper Initialization 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 Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of environment variables. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-17751.
Do I need to act?
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0.14% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Vendor Advisory
https://kb.parallels.com/125013
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-216/
Vendor Advisory
https://kb.parallels.com/125013
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-216/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal