Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-34856
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.3 (49160). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the virtio-gpu virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-13581.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2021-34856
- cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:16.1.3:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-34856
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-34856
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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8.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.5
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6.0
|
Zero Day Initiative | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
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6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-34856
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Secondary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-34856
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https://kb.parallels.com/125013
Parallels Desktop Security UpdatesPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-938/
ZDI-21-938 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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