SB2024120903 - Link following in QNAP Qsync Central



SB2024120903 - Link following in QNAP Qsync Central

Published: December 9, 2024 Updated: January 17, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024120903
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50404)

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft PC Manager. A remote user can traverse the file system to unintended locations.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.