CVE-2009-3279
CVE-2009-3279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnap Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Qnap Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The QNAP TS-239 Pro and TS-639 Pro with firmware 2.1.7 0613, 3.1.0 0627, and 3.1.1 0815 create a LUKS partition by using the AES-256 cipher in plain CBC mode, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a watermark attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3279?
- The QNAP TS-239 Pro and TS-639 Pro with firmware 2.1.7 0613, 3.1.0 0627, and 3.1.1 0815 create a LUKS partition by using the AES-256 cipher in plain CBC mode, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a watermark attack.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3279?
- CVE-2009-3279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3279?
- CVE-2009-3279 primarily affects Qnap Ts-239 Pro Turbo Nas. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-3279 published?
- CVE-2009-3279 was published on 2009-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36793
- http://www.baseline-security.de/downloads/BSC-Qnap_Crypto_Backdoor-CVE-2009-3200.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506607/100/0/threaded
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-239_pro_turbo_nas:2.1.7_0613:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-239_pro_turbo_nas:3.1.0_0627:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-239_pro_turbo_nas:3.1.1_0815:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-639_pro_turbo_nas:2.1.7_0613:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-639_pro_turbo_nas:3.1.0_0627:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:qnap:ts-639_pro_turbo_nas:3.1.1_0815:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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