SB2024080952 - Privilege escalation in NoMachine



SB2024080952 - Privilege escalation in NoMachine

Published: August 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080952
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Unquoted Search Path or Element (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7253)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element within nxnode.exe. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.