CVE-2017-7640: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 8, 2018
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Updated

QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on version 421.1.0.2, 430.1.2.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to run arbitrary OS commands against the system with root privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Event History

Mar 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7640?

CVE-2017-7640 is a vulnerability in the QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on that allows remote attackers to run arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7640?

CVE-2017-7640 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which versions of the QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on are affected by CVE-2017-7640?

Versions 421.1.0.2, 430.1.2.0, and earlier of the QNAP NAS application Media Streaming add-on are affected by CVE-2017-7640.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-7640?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-7640 by running arbitrary OS commands against the system with root privileges.

5

Is the QNAP QTS vulnerable to CVE-2017-7640?

No, the QNAP QTS version 4.3.3 and version 4.2.6 are not vulnerable to CVE-2017-7640.

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