CVE-2023-50226 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-50226 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 18/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: Parallels | Product: Desktop
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-50226 Description

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following 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. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-21227.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ( Link Following )
Source: Parallels

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).