Synology DiskStation Manager up to 6.2 Change Password password recovery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Synology DiskStation Manager up to 6.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Change Password. Executing a manipulation can lead to password recovery. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-8916. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Synology DiskStation Manager up to 6.2 (Network Attached Storage Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Change Password. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a password recovery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-640. The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unverified password change vulnerability in Change Password in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2-23739 allows remote authenticated users to reset password without verification.

The bug was discovered 06/08/2018. The weakness was published 06/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at synology.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-8916 since 03/22/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 6.2-23739 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-119277. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
CNA Vector (Synology Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Password recovery
CWE: CWE-640
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍
Upgrade: DiskStation Manager 6.2-23739

Timelineinfo

03/22/2018 🔍
06/08/2018 +77 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: synology.com

Advisory: SA_18_24
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8916 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119290
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/08/2018 19:19
Updated: 01/15/2025 04:25
Changes: 06/08/2018 19:19 (60), 02/17/2020 15:22 (2), 03/22/2023 09:35 (4), 03/22/2023 09:37 (12), 01/15/2025 04:25 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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