CVE-2024-6154
CVE-2024-6154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47298
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Parallels Parallels Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Parallels Desktop Toolgate Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-20450.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6154?
- Parallels Desktop Toolgate Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-20450.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6154?
- CVE-2024-6154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-6154 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6154?
- CVE-2024-6154 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6154?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-6154 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6154 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47298.
- When was CVE-2024-6154 published?
- CVE-2024-6154 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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