CVE-2017-17032 Memory corruption in QTS Password function

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on QNAP NAS devices via a buffer overflow in the password 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-2017-17032?

CVE-2017-17032 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 password 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-2017-17032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Qts.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17032 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-2017-17032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qnap Qts vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghp6-px4v-886p.

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