CVE-2020-17402

MEDIUM

Parallels Desktop 15.1.4 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.4 (47270). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prl_hypervisor kext. By examining a log file, an attacker can disclose a memory address. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-11063.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1020/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 18.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels_desktop < 16.0.0
Published Aug 25, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026