CVE-2022-34892

HIGH

Parallels Desktop 17.1.1 - Privilege Escalation via Update Mechanism Race Condition

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

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-22-943/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0024
EPSS Percentile 14.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels_desktop 17.1.1
Published Jul 18, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026