Buffer overflow in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2023-45042

 

Buffer overflow in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2023-45042

Published: January 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85046
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45042
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
Software vendor:
QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote administrator can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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