Security ID : QSA-21-45
Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Multimedia Console
Release date : November 12, 2021
CVE identifier : CVE-2021-38684
Affected products: QNAP NAS running Multimedia Console
Severity
High
Status
Resolved
Summary
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Multimedia Console. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions:
- Multimedia Console 1.4.3 (2021/10/05) and later
- Multimedia Console 1.5.3 (2021/10/05) and later
Recommendation
To fix the vulnerability, we recommend updating Multimedia Console to the latest version.
Updating Multimedia Console
- Log on to QTS or QuTS hero as administrator.
- Open the App Center and then click .
A search box appears. - Type “Multimedia Console” and then press ENTER.
Multimedia Console appears in the search results. - Click Update.
A confirmation message appears.
Note: The Update button is not available if your Multimedia Console is already up to date. - Click OK.
The application is updated.
Acknowledgements: crixer
Revision History:
V1.0 (November 12, 2021) - Published
V1.1 (November 15, 2021) - Add information for Multimedia Console 1.5.3