CVE-2025-0413
Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following 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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.
Reserved 2025-01-13 | Published 2025-02-04 | Updated 2025-02-05 | Assigner zdiCWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-082/ (ZDI-25-082)
kb.parallels.com/130212 (vendor-provided URL)
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