CVE-2022-34892

HIGH

Parallels Desktop - Race Condition

Title source: rule

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop 17.1.1. 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 update machanism. 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 root. Was ZDI-CAN-16396.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-362
Status published

Affected Products (1)

parallels/parallels_desktop

Timeline

Published Jul 18, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026