Parallels Desktop virtio-gpu Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target in a guest system must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the virtio-gpu virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the hypervisor.
Additional Details
Parallels has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
Disclosure Timeline
- 2023-09-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-12-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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