medium
6.7
CWE
252
EPSS
0.042%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-50359: QTS, QuTS hero

First published: Fri Feb 02 2024(Updated: )

An unchecked return value vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to place the system in a state that could lead to a crash or other unintended behaviors via unspecified vectors. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later QuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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-build_20231110
QNAP QTS=5.1.4.2596-build_20231128
QNAP QTS=5.1.5.2645
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-build_20231110
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.4.2596-build_20231128
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.1.5.2647
QNAP QuTScloud=c5.1.0.2498-build_20230822

Remedy

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later QuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-50359?

    The severity of CVE-2023-50359 is considered to be moderate due to its potential impact on system stability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-50359?

    CVE-2023-50359 affects local authenticated administrators using specific versions of the QNAP operating system.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-50359?

    You can fix CVE-2023-50359 by updating your QNAP operating system to the latest available version that contains the necessary patches.

  • What types of behaviors could CVE-2023-50359 cause?

    CVE-2023-50359 could lead to system crashes or other unintended behaviors if exploited.

  • Is CVE-2023-50359 specific to certain QNAP software versions?

    Yes, CVE-2023-50359 specifically affects multiple QNAP QTS and QuTS hero versions listed in the advisory.

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