CVE-2026-18633: Synology DiskStation Manager uninitialized pointer access in nfsd

CVE-2026-18633 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-11-12

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a network-attached storage operating system that manages data backup, file sharing, and media services. A flaw in the NFS file sharing service allows remote attackers to crash the system without needing any authentication, causing service outages and disrupting access to stored data.

Technologies: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). Vendors: Synology.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-18633 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-18633 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-18633?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 12 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3.x before 7.3.2-86009-5, 7.4.x before 7.4.1-90080-1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-18633?
Yes: fixed in DSM 7.3.2-86009-5, 7.4.1-90080-1 or above. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-18633 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-18633?
Check whether you run Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: DSM 7.3.2-86009-5, 7.4.1-90080-1 or above

Technical details

An uninitialized pointer dereference vulnerability (CWE-824) in the nfsd component allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition via malformed NFS requests. The vulnerability requires only network access with no authentication or user interaction. A successful exploit crashes the NFS service, disrupting file access.

Affected products

  • Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3.x before 7.3.2-86009-5, 7.4.x before 7.4.1-90080-1

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed
  • 2026-11-10: advisory

References

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