CVE-2021-42977: Integer Overflow
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop is affected by Integer Overflow. IOCTL Handler 0x22001B in the NoMachine Enterprise Desktop above 4.0.346 and below 7.7.4 allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted I/O Request Packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-42977.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42977?
CVE-2021-42977 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-42977?
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop versions above 4.0.346 and below 7.7.4 are affected by CVE-2021-42977.
How can CVE-2021-42977 be exploited?
CVE-2021-42977 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted input.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-42977?
At the time of this writing, there is no known fix for CVE-2021-42977. It is recommended to update to a version of NoMachine Enterprise Desktop that is above 7.7.4 to mitigate the vulnerability.