CVE-2024-38638

QTS, QuTS hero

Description

An out-of-bounds write 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 modify or corrupt memory. QTS 5.2.x/QuTS hero h5.2.x are not affected. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later

Remediation

Solution:

  • We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. QTS
Affected: QNAP Systems Inc. QuTS hero
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38638?
CVE-2024-38638 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38638?
To fix CVE-2024-38638: We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later
Is CVE-2024-38638 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38638 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38638?
CVE-2024-38638 affects QNAP Systems Inc. QTS, QNAP Systems Inc. QuTS hero.
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