#VU89781 Buffer overflow in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2024-27129

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89781

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27129

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

Vendor: 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. A remote user 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: before 5.1.7.2770, 5.1.7.2770

QuTS hero: before h5.1.7.2770 build 20240520

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-23

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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