CVE-2021-34869

HIGH

Parallels Desktop <16.1.3-49160 - Privilege Escalation

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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an uncontrolled memory allocation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13797.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://kb.parallels.com/125013
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1057/

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0039
EPSS Percentile 30.6%
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-789
Status published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels 16.1.3-49160
Published Jan 25, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026