PT-2023-8166 · Parallels · Parallels Desktop

Kn32 · Published 2023-08-28 · Updated 2024-09-18 · CVE-2023-50228

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Parallels Desktop (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the improper verification of a cryptographic signature in the Updater service of Parallels Desktop, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this issue.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

CWE-347

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-00151

CVE-2023-50228

ZDI-23-1803

Affected Products

Parallels Desktop

References · 9

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1803 · Security Note
• https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-00151 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50228 · Security Note
• https://safe-surf.ru/upload/VULN-new/VULN.2023-12-22.1.pdf · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-50228 · Vendor Advisory
• https://vuldb.com/es/?id.248380 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1786444170078630374 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1737413703568343099 · Twitter Post