CVE-2009-3278: Weak RNG

Published Sep 21, 2009
·
Updated

The QNAP TS-239 Pro and TS-639 Pro with firmware 2.1.7 0613, 3.1.0 0627, and 3.1.1 0815 use the rand library function to generate a certain recovery key, which makes it easier for local users to determine this key via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

14 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Firmware=2.1.7-build0613
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Firmware=3.1.0-build0627
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Firmware=3.1.1-build0815
QNAP TS-239 Pro
All of the following
Any of the following
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Firmware=2.1.7-build0613
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Firmware=3.1.0-build0627
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Firmware=3.1.1-build0815
QNAP TS-639 Pro
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas=2.1.7_0613
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas=3.1.0_0627
QNAP Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas=3.1.1_0815
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Turbo Nas=2.1.7_0613
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Turbo Nas=3.1.0_0627
QNAP Ts-639 Pro Turbo Nas=3.1.1_0815

Event History

Sep 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3278?

The severity of CVE-2009-3278 is classified as medium, as it allows local users to potentially recover sensitive data.

2

How is CVE-2009-3278 exploited?

CVE-2009-3278 can be exploited through a brute-force attack to determine a certain recovery key due to weak random number generation.

3

Which QNAP devices are affected by CVE-2009-3278?

CVE-2009-3278 affects QNAP TS-239 Pro and TS-639 Pro with specific firmware versions including 2.1.7, 3.1.0, and 3.1.1.

4

How do I fix CVE-2009-3278?

To fix CVE-2009-3278, update your QNAP firmware to the latest version provided by QNAP that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2009-3278?

Not addressing CVE-2009-3278 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive recovery keys by local users.

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