Code execution in QNAP QVPN Device Client for Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-27595 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
QVPN Device Client for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | QNAP Systems, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU78740
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27595
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure library loading. A local user can load insecure library and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsQVPN Device Client for Windows: before 2.0.0.1316
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
