What is the severity of CVE-2024-38638?

CVE-2024-38638 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to manipulate memory.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38638?

To mitigate CVE-2024-38638, update your QNAP QTS or QuTS hero to any version 5.2.x or later.

Which QNAP operating system versions are affected by CVE-2024-38638?

CVE-2024-38638 affects QNAP QTS and QuTS hero versions prior to 5.2.x.

Can CVE-2024-38638 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-38638 can be exploited by remote attackers who have gained administrator access.

What is the nature of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-38638?

CVE-2024-38638 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may lead to memory corruption.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-38638

low

2.1

CWE

787

7/3/2025

CVE-2024-38638: QTS, QuTS hero

First published: Fri Mar 07 2025(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to modify or corrupt memory. QTS 5.2.x/QuTS hero h5.2.x are not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later

Credit: security@qnapsecurity.com.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QNAP QTS	>5.1.9.2954
QNAP QuTS hero	>5.1.9.2954

Remedy

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later

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Reference Links

https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-52

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38638?
CVE-2024-38638 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to manipulate memory.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38638?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38638, update your QNAP QTS or QuTS hero to any version 5.2.x or later.
Which QNAP operating system versions are affected by CVE-2024-38638?
CVE-2024-38638 affects QNAP QTS and QuTS hero versions prior to 5.2.x.
Can CVE-2024-38638 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38638 can be exploited by remote attackers who have gained administrator access.
What is the nature of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-38638?
CVE-2024-38638 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may lead to memory corruption.

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