ZDI-25-076: NoMachine Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Feb 3, 2025
·Updated
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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.7. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-9632.
Affected Software
1 affected component
NoMachine NoMachine
Event History
Feb 3, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-25-076?
The severity of ZDI-25-076 is rated as 6.7 on the CVSS scale.
2
How do I fix ZDI-25-076?
To fix ZDI-25-076, update NoMachine to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-25-076?
Local attackers with low-privileged access can exploit ZDI-25-076 on affected installations of NoMachine.
4
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-076?
ZDI-25-076 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can remote attackers exploit ZDI-25-076?
No, ZDI-25-076 can only be exploited by local attackers with existing access to the system.