#VU100885 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Notes Station 3 - CVE-2024-38646

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100885

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38646

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Notes Station 3
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the tareget system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource. A local administrator can read or modify the resource.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Notes Station 3: 3.9.0 - 3.9.6

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-36

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.