(Pwn2Own) Synology BeeStation BST150-4T Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Synology BeeStation BST150-4T devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of tar archives. A crafted tar archive can trigger the creation of symlinks to arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root.
Additional Details
Synology has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.synology.com/en-us/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_20
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-12-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-04-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-04-09 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Anonymous