6.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2021-31423
Parallels Desktop Information Disclosure Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 15.1.5-47309. 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 Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12528.

INFO

Published Date :

April 29, 2021, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 7, 2021, 2:24 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

4.0

Exploitability Score :

1.5
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-31423 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Parallels parallels_desktop
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-31423.

URL Resource
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-431/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-31423 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 07, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 No Types Assigned https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-431/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-431/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:15.1.5-47309:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.12654

percentile

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