High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 18, 2022· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2022-34891
CVE-2022-34891
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 product sets incorrect permissions on sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16395.
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Affected products
2- Parallels/Desktopv5Range: Parallels Desktop 17.1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- kb.parallels.com/125013nvdVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-942/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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