Heap-based buffer overflow in Parallels Desktop



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-6154
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Parallels Desktop
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Parallels

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93370

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6154

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Toolgate component. A local administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Parallels Desktop: before 18.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-804/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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