SB2023020332 - OS command injection in NoMachine



SB2023020332 - OS command injection in NoMachine

Published: February 3, 2023 Updated: January 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020332
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48074)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing .nxs files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .nxs file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.