CVE-2021-31422

HIGH

Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141 - Privilege Escalation via e1000e Virtual Device Race Condition

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 e1000e virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12527.

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-21-430/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0030
EPSS Percentile 21.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-367 CWE-667
Status published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels_desktop 16.1.1-49141
Published Apr 29, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026