CVE-2023-50359: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Feb 2, 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

Affected Software

20 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-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

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Feb 2, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:06 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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.