CVE-2017-5227
HighSummary
QNAP QTS before version 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows local users to obtain sensitive Domain Administrator password information by reading data in an XOR format within the /etc/config/uLinux.conf configuration file.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the domain administrator account, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update QNAP QTS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to configuration files only to authorized users.
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- CVE-2017-17028Critical
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- CVE-2017-6361Critical
QNAP QTS before version 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Original NVD description (English source)
QNAP QTS before 4.2.4 Build 20170313 allows local users to obtain sensitive Domain Administrator password information by reading data in an XOR format within the /etc/config/uLinux.conf configuration file.