CVE-2022-34902

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: July 18, 2022 at 02:17 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:51 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorParallels Access

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Access 6.5.4 (39316) Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Desktop Control Agent service. The service loads Qt plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-15787.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (2)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
https://kb.parallels.com/en/129010
x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-946/

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-427

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