QNAP QTS/QuTS hero format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-50403. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers who have gained administrator access to obtain secret data or modify memory. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114 and later QuTS hero h5.2.2.2952 build 20241116 and later

The weakness was shared by Anh Nguyen Le Quoc as qsa-24-49. The advisory is shared for download at qnap.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-50403 since 10/24/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/24/2024 🔍
12/06/2024 +43 days 🔍
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09/23/2025 +291 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qnap.com

Advisory: qsa-24-49
Researcher: Anh Nguyen Le Quoc
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-50403 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-50403
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287204

Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2024 18:17
Updated: 09/23/2025 17:30
Changes: 12/06/2024 18:17 (67), 09/23/2025 17:30 (12)
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