CVE-2023-45037: QTS, QuTS hero, QuTScloud

Published Feb 2, 2024

Updated

A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute code via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTS hero h5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Affected Software

16 affected components

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2348-build_20230325

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2399-build_20230515

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2418-build_20230603

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2444-build_20230629

QNAP QTS=5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QTS=5.1.1.2491-build_20230815

QNAP QTS=5.1.2.2533-build_20230926

QNAP QTS=5.1.3.2578

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2409-build_20230525

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2424-build_20230609

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2453-build_20230708

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.0.2466-build_20230721

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.1.2488-build_20230812

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.2.2534-build_20230927

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.3.2578

QNAP QuTScloud=c5.1.0.2498-build_20230822

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTS hero h5.1.3.2578 build 20231110 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

Event History

Feb 2, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:05 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45037?

CVE-2023-45037 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution by authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45037?

To fix CVE-2023-45037, update your QNAP operating system to the latest version that includes the security patch addressing the vulnerability.

What versions of QNAP are affected by CVE-2023-45037?

CVE-2023-45037 affects multiple versions of QNAP QTS and QuTS hero including versions 5.1.0.2348 through 5.1.3.2578 and corresponding builds of QuTS.

Can CVE-2023-45037 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-45037 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators over the network.

What might an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-45037?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-45037 could execute arbitrary code on the affected QNAP systems, potentially compromising the device and its data.