RCE in Parallels Desktop
CVE-2019-17148
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485). 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 Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-8685.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.005 (40.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Parallels Desktop — versions Parallels Desktop version 14.1.3 (45485)
- Parallels Parallels_desktop — versions 14.1.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17148?
- CVE-2019-17148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Desktop, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-01-07.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17148?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.