CVE-2023-34973 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed article about CVE-2023-34973 affecting QTS and QuTS hero operating systems by QNAP Systems Inc.

Understanding CVE-2023-34973

This CVE involves an insufficient entropy vulnerability that allows remote users to predict secrets in QTS and QuTS hero.

What is CVE-2023-34973?

An insufficient entropy vulnerability in QTS and QuTS hero operating systems may allow remote users to predict secrets through unspecified vectors.

The Impact of CVE-2023-34973

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 3.1 (Low severity) with high attack complexity and network exploitable vector.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-34973

This section outlines the vulnerability description, affected systems, versions, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote users to predict secrets in the affected operating systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

QTS 5.0.* versions prior to 5.0.1.2425 build 20230609
QTS 5.1.* versions prior to 5.1.0.2444 build 20230629
QuTS hero h5.1.* versions prior to h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers exploit the vulnerability to predict secrets via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2023-34973 to ensure data security.

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
QuTS hero h5.1.0.2424 build 20230609 and later

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update your systems and follow best security practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and apply patches promptly to mitigate risks.