What is CVE-2017-7638?

CVE-2017-7638 is a vulnerability in the QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on that allows unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to change Media Streaming settings.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7638?

The severity of CVE-2017-7638 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

How does CVE-2017-7638 affect QNAP NAS?

CVE-2017-7638 can affect QNAP NAS devices running Media Streaming add-on version 421.1.0.2, 430.1.2.0, and earlier, potentially leading to unauthorized access and leakage of sensitive information.

How can I fix CVE-2017-7638?

To fix CVE-2017-7638, you should update the QNAP NAS Media Streaming add-on to the latest version available.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7638?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7638 on the QNAP security advisory page at [https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201803-08](https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201803-08).

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CVE-2017-7638

medium

6.5

CWE

287

8/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-7638

First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )

QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on version 421.1.0.2, 430.1.2.0, and earlier does not authenticate requests properly. Successful exploitation could lead to change of the Media Streaming settings, and leakage of sensitive information of the QNAP NAS.

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qnap Media Streaming Add-on	<=430.1.2.0
QNAP QTS	=4.3.3
Qnap Media Streaming Add-on	<=421.1.0.2
QNAP QTS	<=4.2.6

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Reference Links

https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201803-08

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7638?
CVE-2017-7638 is a vulnerability in the QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on that allows unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to change Media Streaming settings.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7638?
The severity of CVE-2017-7638 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2017-7638 affect QNAP NAS?
CVE-2017-7638 can affect QNAP NAS devices running Media Streaming add-on version 421.1.0.2, 430.1.2.0, and earlier, potentially leading to unauthorized access and leakage of sensitive information.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7638?
To fix CVE-2017-7638, you should update the QNAP NAS Media Streaming add-on to the latest version available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7638?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7638 on the QNAP security advisory page at [https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201803-08](https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201803-08).

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