CVE-2024-52561
03.06.2025, 10:15
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is deleted, a root service verifies and modifies the ownership of the snapshot files. By using a symlink, an attacker can change the ownership of files owned by root to a lower-privilege user, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| parallels | parallels_desktop | 20.1.1_\(55740\):_ |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-708 - Incorrect Ownership AssignmentThe software assigns an owner to a resource, but the owner is outside of the intended control sphere.
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.