CVE-2018-6947: High severity NoMachine NoMachine vulnerability
An uninitialised stack variable in the nxfuse component that is part of the Open Source DokanFS library shipped with NoMachine 6.0.662 and earlier allows a local low privileged user to gain elevation of privileges on Windows 7 (32 and 64bit), and denial of service for Windows 8 and 10.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this security flaw?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-6947.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6947?
The severity level of CVE-2018-6947 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6947?
The NoMachine versions up to and including 6.0.66_2 on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 are affected.
How can a local low privileged user exploit CVE-2018-6947?
A local low privileged user can exploit CVE-2018-6947 to gain elevation of privileges on Windows 7 and cause denial of service on Windows 8 and 10.
Are there any exploits available for CVE-2018-6947?
Yes, there are exploits available for CVE-2018-6947. You can find them at the following references: [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44167/) and [Fidus Information Security](https://www.fidusinfosec.com/nomachine-road-code-execution-without-fuzzing-cve-2018-6947/).