CVE-2020-8968

Parallels Remote Application Server credentials management errors

Description

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) allows a local attacker to retrieve certain profile password in clear text format by uploading a previously stored cyphered file by Parallels RAS. The confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information of the user could be compromised if an attacker is able to recover the profile password.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Parallels periodically publish the fixes and note patches in their knowledge base.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: Parallels Parallels Remote Application Server (Client)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/parallels-remote-application-server-credentials-management-errors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8968?
CVE-2020-8968 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8968?
To fix CVE-2020-8968: Parallels periodically publish the fixes and note patches in their knowledge base.
Is CVE-2020-8968 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8968 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8968?
CVE-2020-8968 affects Parallels Parallels Remote Application Server (Client).
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