QNAP QTS/QuTS hero prior 5.2.6.3195 Build 20250715 null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-52859. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in QNAP QTS and QuTS hero. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.2.6.3195 build 20250715 and later QuTS hero h5.2.6.3195 build 20250715 and later

The weakness was published by coral as qsa-25-36. The advisory is shared at qnap.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-52859 since 06/20/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.2.6.3195 Build 20250715 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-32335) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2199). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

QNAP NAS

Productinfo

Type

Network Attached Storage Software

Vendor

QNAP

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Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.qnap.com/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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NVD Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QTS/QuTS hero 5.2.6.3195 Build 20250715

Timelineinfo

06/20/2025 CVE reserved
10/03/2025 +105 days Advisory disclosed
10/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/09/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qnap.com

Advisory: qsa-25-36
Researcher: coral
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-52859 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-52859
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326945
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2199 - QNAP NAS QTS und QTS hero: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2025 21:13
Updated: 10/09/2025 07:53
Changes: 10/03/2025 21:13 (69), 10/04/2025 11:14 (1), 10/06/2025 23:02 (7), 10/09/2025 07:53 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.