CVE-2021-34864

HIGH

Parallels Desktop 16.1.3 - Privilege Escalation via WinAppHelper

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.3 (49160). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WinAppHelper component. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13543.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1000/

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0023
EPSS Percentile 13.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-284
Status published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels_desktop 16.1.3
Published Oct 25, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026