Vulnerability Description
NoMachine before 5.3.27 and 6.x before 6.3.6 allows attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file located in the same directory as a .nxs file, as demonstrated by a scenario where the .nxs file and the DLL are in the current working directory, and the Trojan horse code is executed. (The directory could, in general, be on a local filesystem or a network share.).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nomachine | Nomachine | < 5.3.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/NOMACHINE-TROJAN-FILE-REMOTE-CODE-EXEExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149784/NoMachine-5.3.26-Remote-Code-ExecutiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45611/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.nomachine.com/TR10P08887Vendor Advisory
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/NOMACHINE-TROJAN-FILE-REMOTE-CODE-EXEExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149784/NoMachine-5.3.26-Remote-Code-ExecutiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45611/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.nomachine.com/TR10P08887Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17980?
CVE-2018-17980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NoMachine before 5.3.27 and 6.x before 6.3.6 allows attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file located in the same directory as a .nxs file, as demonstrated by a scenario where ...
How severe is CVE-2018-17980?
CVE-2018-17980 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nomachine Nomachine.