CVE-2024-53697 QTS, QuTS hero
Remote attackers with administrator access can exploit an out-of-bounds write to modify or corrupt memory in QNAP operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-53697?
CVE-2024-53697 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qnap Qts, published on 7 Mar 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to modify or corrupt memory.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108 and later
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53697?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Qnap Qts, Qnap Quts Hero.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53697 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-2024-53697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qnap Qts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24g2-6vx6-3vf6.