Advisory Details

February 4th, 2025

Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-082
ZDI-CAN-25014

CVE ID CVE-2025-0413
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Parallels
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Desktop
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


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 Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS Parallels has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.parallels.com/130212
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-09-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-02-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-02-04 - Advisory Updated
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