CVE-2025-8614
Description
NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-26766.
How to fix
- nomachine nomachine8.17.2, 9.1.24 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nomachine nomachine | v < 8.17.2, 9.0 ≤ v < 9.1.24 | 8.17.2, 9.1.24 |
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