CVE-2021-31421 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-31421 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 29/04/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: zdi | Vendor: Parallels | Product: Desktop
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-31421 Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. 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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12129.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-22
CWE Name: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ( Path Traversal )
Source: Parallels

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).