Heap-based buffer overflow in QuTS hero and QNAP QTS - #VU58255
Published: November 19, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58255
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Apple File Protocol (AFP) is enabled. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
QuTS hero
QNAP QTS
QNAP QTS
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
QuTS hero - addressed in versions h4.5.4.1813 build 20211006, h5.0.0.1844 build 20211105
QNAP QTS - addressed in versions 4.3.3.1799 20211008, 4.3.6.1831 20211019, 4.5.4.1800 20210923, 5.0.0.1808 20211001
QNAP QTS - addressed in versions 4.3.3.1799 20211008, 4.3.6.1831 20211019, 4.5.4.1800 20210923, 5.0.0.1808 20211001