How severe is CVE-2022-49041?

CVE-2022-49041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-49041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49041?

CVE-2022-49041 affects Synology Drive Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49041?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-49041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-49041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53883.

When was CVE-2022-49041 published?

CVE-2022-49041 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-49041

CVE-2022-49041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synology Drive Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-53883
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Synology Drive Client
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer copy without checking size of input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in backup task management functionality in Synology Drive Client before 3.4.0-15721 allows local users with administrator privileges to crash the client via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49041?: Buffer copy without checking size of input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in backup task management functionality in Synology Drive Client before 3.4.0-15721 allows local users with administrator privileges to crash the client via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-49041?: CVE-2022-49041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-49041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-49041?: CVE-2022-49041 affects Synology Drive Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-49041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-49041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53883.
When was CVE-2022-49041 published?: CVE-2022-49041 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_10

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:drive_client:*:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*

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