CVE-2017-17027

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FTP service in QNAP QTS version 4.2.6 build 20171026, 4.3.3.0378 build 20171117, 4.3.4.0387 (Beta 2) build 20171116 and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.40% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory qnap.com
Affected: QNAP QTS FTP service
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040018 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201712-15 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17027?
CVE-2017-17027 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-17027?
To fix CVE-2017-17027, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-17027 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-17027 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-17027?
CVE-2017-17027 affects QNAP QTS FTP service.
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