CVE-2025-29897: CWE-120 in QNAP Systems Inc. Qsync Central
Description
A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability has been reported to affect Qsync Central. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to modify memory or crash processes. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Qsync Central 5.0.0.4 and later
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
QNAP Systems Inc.
Qsync Central
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer copy operation without proper input size validation in Qsync Central. An attacker who has obtained a user account can exploit this flaw to alter memory contents or cause process crashes. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-120. It affects versions prior to 5.0.0.4, and has been addressed in version 5.0.0.4 and later.
Potential Impact
An attacker with a user account can exploit this vulnerability to modify memory or crash processes, potentially causing denial of service or unexpected behavior. The CVSS score is low (0.6), indicating limited impact and exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No additional mitigation steps are required once the update is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- qnap
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-12T08:51:05.986Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad07e6f2cdf04f65612bc0e
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 07:19:11 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 07:34:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 19:04:20 UTC
Views: 19
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