CVE-2025-53598
NULL Pointer Dereference in Qsync Central Enables Remote DoS
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qnap | qsync_central | From 5.0.0.0 (inc) to 5.0.0.4 (exc) |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference issue affecting Qsync Central. It occurs when a remote attacker who has gained access to a user account exploits this flaw to cause the application to crash or become unavailable.
Essentially, the attacker can trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) attack by exploiting this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, making the Qsync Central service unavailable or unstable.
This means legitimate users may be unable to access or use the service while the attack is ongoing.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Qsync Central to version 5.0.0.4 or later, as the vulnerability has been fixed starting from this version.