#VU105481 Double free in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero - CVE-2024-53698

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105481

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53698

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QNAP QTS
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)
QuTS hero
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: QNAP Systems, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error, modify memory and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QNAP QTS: before 5.2.3.3006, 5.2.3.3006

QuTS hero: before h5.2.3.3006 build 20250108

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External links
https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-54

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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