VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-34892

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.26%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2022-07-18
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com: CWE-362

Primary references