CVE-2025-29882: QTS, QuTS hero

Published Aug 29, 2025
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.5.3145 build 20250526 and later QuTS hero h5.2.5.3138 build 20250519 and later

Affected Software

28 affected components
QNAP QTS<5.2.5.3145
QNAP QuTS hero<h5.2.5.3138
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 QTS=5.2.1.2930-build_20241025
QNAP QTS=5.2.2.2950-build_20241114
QNAP QTS=5.2.3.3006-build_20250108
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3070-build_20250312
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3079-build_20250321
QNAP QTS=5.2.4.3092-build_20250403
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
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.1.2929-build_20241025
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.1.2940-build_20241105
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.2.2952-build_20241116
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.3.3006-build_20250108
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.4.3070-build_20250312
QNAP QuTS hero=h5.2.4.3079-build_20250321

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade QTS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.5.3145
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade QuTS hero to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in h5.2.5.3138

Event History

Aug 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 5, 58705
Event
via NVD·10:52 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29882?

CVE-2025-29882 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service attack via a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-29882?

To fix CVE-2025-29882, update your QNAP QTS to version 5.2.5.3145 or QNAP QuTS hero to h5.2.5.3138 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-29882?

CVE-2025-29882 affects QNAP QTS up to version 5.2.5.3145 and QNAP QuTS hero up to version h5.2.5.3138.

4

Can CVE-2025-29882 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a remote attacker with user account access can exploit CVE-2025-29882 to perform denial-of-service attacks.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2025-29882?

The impact of CVE-2025-29882 is a denial-of-service condition that can disrupt the availability of the affected QNAP systems.

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