CVE-2025-54149
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Qsync Central Enables DoS Attack
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-400 | The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. |
| CWE-789 | The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. |
| CWE-770 | The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an uncontrolled resource consumption issue affecting Qsync Central. It allows a local attacker who has a user account to exploit the system in a way that causes a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can be exploited to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, which can disrupt the availability of the Qsync Central service, potentially causing interruptions or downtime.
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 issue has been fixed starting from that version.