#VU95670 Unquoted Search Path or Element in NoMachine - CVE-2024-7253

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95670

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7253

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NoMachine
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: NoMachine

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NoMachine: before 7.15.6

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1042/
https://kb.nomachine.com/TR07V11184

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.