CVE-2024-50397: QTS, QuTS hero

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-50397?

CVE-2024-50397 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by remote attackers.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50397?

To fix CVE-2024-50397, update your QNAP QTS to version 5.2.1.2931 or later, or QuTS hero to version 5.2.1.2930 or later.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2024-50397?

CVE-2024-50397 affects users of QNAP QTS versions up to 5.2.1.2930 and QuTS hero versions up to 5.2.1.2929.

Q: What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-50397?

CVE-2024-50397 can be exploited by remote attackers with user access, allowing them to obtain secret data or modify memory.

Q: Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50397?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-50397, so it is recommended to apply the necessary updates.

Published Nov 22, 2024

Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained user access to obtain secret data or modify memory.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.1.2930 build 20241025 and later QuTS hero h5.2.1.2929 build 20241025 and later

Affected Software

16 affected components

QNAP QTS<5.2.1.2930

QNAP QuTS hero<5.2.1.2929

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2737-build_20240417

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2744-build_20240424

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2782-build_20240601

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2802-build_20240620

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2823-build_20240711

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2851-build_20240808

QNAP QTS=5.2.0.2860-build_20240817

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2737-build_20240417

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2782-build_20240601

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2789-build_20240607

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2802-build_20240620

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2823-build_20240711

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2851-build_20240808

QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.0.2860-build_20240817

Remediation

Information

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.1.2930 build 20241025 and later QuTS hero h5.2.1.2929 build 20241025 and later

Event History

Nov 22, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:31 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:31 PM

RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50397?

CVE-2024-50397 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by remote attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50397?

To fix CVE-2024-50397, update your QNAP QTS to version 5.2.1.2931 or later, or QuTS hero to version 5.2.1.2930 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-50397?