Advisory Details

February 3rd, 2025

NoMachine Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-076
ZDI-CAN-25094

CVE ID CVE-2024-9632
CVSS SCORE 6.7, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS NoMachine
AFFECTED PRODUCTS NoMachine
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NoMachine. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS NoMachine has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.nomachine.com/SU01W00263
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-09-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-02-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-02-03 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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