CVE-2021-26562CWE-787

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in synoagentregisterd in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.3-25426-3 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to…

Critical · published February 26, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty out-of-bounds write vulnerability sneaks into Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), letting attackers execute code with just a manipulated HTTP header! It's like a delivery service that opens the door to any package labeled 'urgent' without checking what's inside—dangerous and totally avoidable! With this vulnerability, a man-in-the-middle attacker could inject harmful code, potentially giving them complete control over your device. Imagine an intruder strolling into your home and accessing everything—your data, settings, and more—without a trace!

Put simply

It's like a delivery service that opens the door to any package labeled 'urgent' without checking what's inside—dangerous and totally avoidable! This out-of-bounds write vulnerability in synoagentregisterd allows attackers to exploit the syno_finder_site HTTP header, leading to arbitrary code execution. It hinges on unchecked input that can manipulate memory, causing unpredictable behavior.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a man-in-the-middle attacker could inject harmful code, potentially giving them complete control over your device. Imagine an intruder strolling into your home and accessing everything—your data, settings, and more—without a trace! Update your Synology DSM to version 6.2.3-25426-3 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review HTTP logs for any suspicious activity and enhance network monitoring to detect potential intrusions. You've got this! 💪 Follow these steps and secure your system like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01898 · 79.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2021-02-26T21:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 FEB 21:45Z
    Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in synoagentregisterd in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.3-25426-3 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to…
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