SB2023121943 - Privilege esclation in Parallels Desktop
Published: December 19, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121943
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50226)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a link following issue within the Updater service. A local user can create a symbolic link and gain elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.