CVE-2024-29240: diskstation Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Missing authorization vulnerability in LayoutSave webapi component in Synology Surveillance Station before 9.2.0-11289 and 9.2.0-9289 allows remote authenticated users to conduct limited denial-of-service attacks via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
synology	surveillance_station	< 9.2.0-9289
synology	diskstation_manager	All
synology	surveillance_station	< 9.2.0-11289
synology	diskstation_manager	All
synology	diskstation_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_04 https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29240? +

Missing authorization vulnerability in LayoutSave webapi component in Synology Surveillance Station before 9.2.0-11289 and 9.2.0-9289 allows remote authenticated users to conduct limited denial-of-service attacks via unspecified vectors. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29240? +

CVE-2024-29240 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29240? +

CVE-2024-29240 affects products from synology, specifically: diskstation_manager, surveillance_station. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29240? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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