How serious is CVE-2018-20029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2018-20029?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2018-20029 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-20029?

CVE-2018-20029 affects dokan-dev dokany. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20029?

To remediate CVE-2018-20029, check for security patches from dokan-dev. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2018-20029

Medium

|5.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows a local user to crash the system, leading to a blue screen of death (BSOD), by accessing uninitialized memory in the DokanFS driver. It requires the attacker to have local access to the Windows 10 machine running the affected version of NoMachine.

Technical Description

The nxfs.sys driver in the DokanFS library 0.6.0 in NoMachine before 6.4.6 on Windows 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because uninitialized memory can be read.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactNone

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$759($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 2633 days

Quick Information

Published

Dec 10, 2018

over 7 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

dokan-dev

Product

dokany

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