CVE-2020-17397 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-17397 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 25/08/2020 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: zdi | Vendor: Parallels | Product: Desktop
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-17397 Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of network packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-11253.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-119
CWE Name: CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Source: Parallels

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).