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NGS00099 Patch Notification: Vulnerable SUID script in (nomachine) NX Server for Linux



Vulnerable SUID script in (nomachine) NX Server for Linux 3.5.0-4 (Advanced and 
Enterprise across redhat and debian hosts)

21 September 2011

NGS Secure has discovered a High risk vulnerability in (nomachine) NX Server 
for Linux 3.5.0-4 (Advanced and Enterprise across redhat and debian hosts).

Impact: Arbitrary files can be read with root privileges 

The fix was rated critical by the vendor and short term patch was to remove the 
offending script.

http://www.nomachine.com/tr/view.php?id=TR08I02575

NGS Secure is going to withhold details of this flaw for three months. This 
three month window will allow users the time needed to apply the patch before 
the details are released to the general public. This reflects the NGS Secure 
approach to responsible disclosure.

NGS Secure Research
http://www.ngssecure.com