#VU84556 Link following in Parallels Desktop - CVE-2023-50226 

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#VU84556 Link following in Parallels Desktop - CVE-2023-50226

Published: December 19, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84556
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50226
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Parallels Desktop
Software vendor:
Parallels

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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