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9.8

NoMachine Android app lets attackers change system settings

CVE-2018-0664 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The NoMachine App for Android version 5.0.63 and earlier can be tricked into modifying environment variables, which are settings that control how programs run. This could allow a malicious user to influence the behavior of the app or other software on the device. Update the app to a newer version or remove it if you cannot apply the update.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
nomachine nomachine <= 5.0.63
cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nomachine:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in NoMachine App for Android 5.0.63 and earlier allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.
A vulnerability in NoMachine App for Android 5.0.63 and earlier allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published4 Sep 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-0664 · NVD
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