CVE-2023-34971: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

An inadequate encryption strength vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the vulnerability possibly allows local network clients to decrypt the data using brute force attacks via unspecified vectors.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QTS 4.5.4.2467 build 20230718 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.2476 build 20230728 and later

Affected Software

5 affected components
QNAP QTS>=4.5.4<4.5.4.2467
QNAP QTS>=5.0.1<5.0.1.2425
QNAP QTS>=5.1.0<5.1.0.2444
QNAP QuTS hero>=h4.5.4<h4.5.4.2476
QNAP QuTS hero>=h5.1.0<h5.1.0.2424

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later QTS 4.5.4.2467 build 20230718 and later QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.2476 build 20230728 and later

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this QNAP operating system vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this QNAP operating system vulnerability is CVE-2023-34971.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34971?

The severity of CVE-2023-34971 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which QNAP operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-34971?

QNAP QTS versions 4.5.4.2467 to 4.5.4.2476 and versions 5.0.1.2425 to 5.1.0.2444, as well as Qnap Quts Hero versions h4.5.4.2476 to h5.1.0.2424, are affected by CVE-2023-34971.

4

What is the impact of the inadequate encryption strength vulnerability?

If exploited, the vulnerability allows local network clients to decrypt the data using brute force attacks.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-34971?

To fix CVE-2023-34971, it is recommended to update to the fixed versions provided by QNAP.

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