Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2021-34864
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.8
HIGH
Exploitability:2.1
Impact Score:6.1
EPSS Probability:0.23%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-284 ↗CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Desktop | 16.1.3 (49160) (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.229%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Zero Day Initiative · Bug Bounty Provider · Japan |
| Reserved | 2021-06-17T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2021-10-25T17:10:52 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-04T00:26:54 |
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