CVE-2023-32973 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2023-32973 impacting QNAP operating systems. Vulnerability allows code execution by authenticated administrators. Find affected systems, versions, and mitigation steps.
A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability impacting QNAP operating systems has been reported. This vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute code via a network.
Understanding CVE-2023-32973
This CVE affects multiple QNAP products including QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud.
What is CVE-2023-32973?
The vulnerability involves a buffer copy without checking size of input in QNAP operating systems. If exploited, authenticated administrators could execute code via a network.
The Impact of CVE-2023-32973
With a CVSS base score of 3.8 (Low), this vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit. The attack complexity is low and the integrity impact is low. However, it could allow unauthorized code execution.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-32973
Vulnerability Description
A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect multiple QNAP operating system versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- QTS 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 4.5.x
- QuTS hero h5.0.x, h5.1.x, h4.5.x
- QuTScloud c5.x
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could allow authenticated administrators to execute code via a network.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Update to the fixed versions:
- QTS 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609 and later
- QTS 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629 and later
- QTS 4.5.4.2467 build 20230718 and later
- QuTS hero h5.0.1.2515 build 20230907 and later
- QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later
- QuTS hero h4.5.4.2476 build 20230728 and later
- QuTScloud c5.1.0.2498 and later
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch your QNAP operating systems to the latest versions.
Patching and Updates
QNAP has released fixes for the vulnerability in the mentioned versions.