Parallels Desktop 20.1.1 on macOS Virtual Machine Archive Restoration prl_vmarchiver unix hard link

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Parallels Desktop 20.1.1 on macOS. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this issue is the function prl_vmarchiver of the component Virtual Machine Archive Restoration. Executing a manipulation can lead to unix hard link. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-36486. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Parallels Desktop 20.1.1 on macOS. This vulnerability affects the function prl_vmarchiver of the component Virtual Machine Archive Restoration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unix hard link vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-62. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the name is associated with a hard link to a target that is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the virtual machine archive restoration functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (55740). When an archived virtual machine is restored, the prl_vmarchiver tool decompresses the file and writes the content back to its original location using root privileges. An attacker can exploit this process by using a hard link to write to an arbitrary file, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.

The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36486 since 12/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-54643). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Unix hard link
CWE: CWE-62 / CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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12/09/2024 CVE reserved
06/03/2025 +175 days Advisory disclosed
06/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: parallels.com

Advisory: TALOS-2024-2126
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-36486 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310960
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2025 14:04
Updated: 06/03/2025 14:33
Changes: 06/03/2025 14:04 (64), 06/03/2025 14:26 (1), 06/03/2025 14:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:E7C:103

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