CVE-2025-47205
NULL Pointer Dereference in QNAP OS Allows Admin-Triggered DoS
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-27
Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2737 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2744 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2782 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2802 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2823 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2851 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.0.2860 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.1.2930 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.2.2950 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.3.3006 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.4.3070 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.4.3079 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.4.3092 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.5.3145 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.6.3195 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.6.3229 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.7.3256 |
| qnap | qts | 5.2.7.3297 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2737 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2782 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2789 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2802 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2823 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2851 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.0.2860 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.1.2929 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.1.2940 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.2.2952 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.3.3006 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.4.3070 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.4.3079 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.5.3138 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.6.3195 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.7.3256 |
| qnap | quts_hero | h5.2.7.3297 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-476 | The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference issue affecting several versions of the QNAP operating system. It allows a remote attacker who already has an administrator account to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, which means the affected QNAP system could become unavailable or unresponsive, disrupting normal operations.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
I don't know
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your QNAP operating system to the fixed versions.
- For QTS, update to version 5.2.8.3332 build 20251128 or later.
- For QuTS hero, update to version h5.2.8.3321 build 20251117 or later.
Since exploitation requires an attacker to have an administrator account, ensure that administrator credentials are secure and monitor for unauthorized access.