CVE-2023-27322 Details
Description
Parallels Desktop Service Improper Initialization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of environment variables. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-17751.
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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.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 3, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.parallels.com/125013 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-216/ | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://kb.parallels.com/125013 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-216/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-665 | Improper Initialization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parallels parallels desktop | < 18.1.0_\(53311\) |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 3, 2024 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |