Inadequate Encryption Strength in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2023-34971

 

Inadequate Encryption Strength in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2023-34971

Published: September 5, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80412
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34971
CWE-ID: CWE-326
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Affected software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to inadequate encryption strength. A local user can perform a brute-force attack and decrypt data.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-34971

Install updates from vendor's website.

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