#VU58255 Heap-based buffer overflow in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero
Published: November 19, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58255
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
QNAP QTS
QuTS hero
Software vendor:
QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.