CVE-2023-34973: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

An insufficient entropy vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP operating systems. If exploited, the vulnerability possibly allows remote users to predict secret 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 QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later

Affected Software

3 affected components
QNAP QTS>=5.0.1<5.0.1.2425
QNAP QTS>=5.1.0<5.1.0.2444
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 QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-34973?

CVE-2023-34973 is an insufficient entropy vulnerability that affects QNAP operating systems.

2

How does CVE-2023-34973 affect QNAP operating systems?

If exploited, CVE-2023-34973 could allow remote users to predict secrets via unspecified vectors.

3

Which versions of QNAP operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-34973?

QNAP QTS versions between 5.0.1 and 5.0.1.2425, and versions between 5.1.0 and 5.1.0.2444 are affected by CVE-2023-34973. Qnap Quts Hero version h5.1.0 and h5.1.0.2424 are also affected.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34973?

CVE-2023-34973 has a severity score of 5.3, which is considered medium.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-34973?

To fix CVE-2023-34973, update your QNAP operating system to version 5.0.1.2425 or later, 5.1.0.2444 or later, or h5.1.0.2424 or later.

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