CVE-2021-34986 Details
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.5.0 (49183). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to execute a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-13932.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-385/ | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-385/ | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parallels parallels desktop | 16.5.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2022 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |