CVE-2017-5227 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read the XOR-encoded Domain Administrator password from the configuration file, exposing sensitive credentials.
- 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-2017-5227?
CVE-2017-5227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Qts, published on 23 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows local users to obtain sensitive Domain Administrator password information by reading data in an XOR format within the /etc/config/uLinux.conf configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qnap Qts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5227 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-5227 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Qnap Qts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-93ch-fp62-9c2w.