CVE-2017-17028 Memory corruption in QTS External Device function
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on QNAP NAS devices via a buffer overflow in the external device function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17028?
CVE-2017-17028 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qnap Qts, published on 21 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in external device function in QNAP QTS version 4.2.6 build 20171026, 4.3.3.0378 build 20171117, 4.3.4.0387 (Beta 2) build 20171116 and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17028?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qnap Qts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-17028 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17028 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qnap Qts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29h6-xjp2-cgj2.