#VU86078 Buffer overflow in QNAP Systems, Inc. products - CVE-2023-45037

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86078

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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-2023-45037

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)
QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware
QuTScloud
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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 trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: before 5.1.4.2596, 5.1.4.2596

QuTS hero: before h5.1.4.2596 build 20231128

QuTScloud: before c5.1.5.2651

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-46

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.