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CVE-2013-4841

HIGH · 10.0 CVSS v2.0 Published 2014-02-26
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to after 10.5 or later.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unspecified vulnerability in dbd_manager in LeftHand OS before 11.0 in HP StoreVirtual 4000 and StoreVirtual VSA Software (formerly LeftHand Virtual SAN Appliance) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1509.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A critical unspecified vulnerability in the dbd_manager component of LeftHand OS (versions before 11.0) in HP StoreVirtual 4000 and StoreVirtual VSA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is a remote code execution vulnerability with unknown attack vectors, making it highly dangerous as no authentication may be required.

MitigationUpgrade LeftHand OS to version 11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Implement network segmentation and restrict access to the storage management interfaces to minimize attack surface until patching is possible.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
LefthandOperating system
Affected:<= 10.5= 8.1= 8.5= 9.0= 9.5= 10
Storevirtual Virtual Storage ApplianceApplication
Affected:all versions
Storevirtual 4000Hardware / appliance
Affected:all versions

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify the installed HP StoreVirtual product
    Check system inventory or product documentation to confirm whether the system is HP StoreVirtual 4000, StoreVirtual VSA, or a LeftHand storage array. Look for model numbers, product names, or VM templates used for deployment.
    Affected if The product is HP StoreVirtual 4000 or StoreVirtual VSA (all versions are affected per the advisory).
  2. Determine the LeftHand OS version
    Access the storage array management interface or CLI and run the command to display the OS version. In the LeftHand CLI, this is typically done with 'show system' or through the web-based Management Console under System information.
    Affected if The LeftHand OS version is 10.5 or lower, or versions 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, or 10 (any version before 11.0).
  3. Verify the dbd_manager service accessibility
    Check network configuration to determine if the dbd_manager component management port (typically port 13892 for the database daemon) is exposed to untrusted networks. Use 'netstat -an' or port scanning from an external host to identify listening management ports.
    Affected if The dbd_manager service port is accessible from network segments that contain untrusted or Internet-facing systems.
  4. Confirm authentication is not required for dbd_manager
    Review access control lists and authentication settings for the storage management interfaces. Attempt to determine if the dbd_manager component accepts connections without requiring valid credentials, as the CVE notes unknown attack vectors and that authentication may not be required.
    Affected if Management interfaces for the storage array do not enforce authentication or allow anonymous access.

The environment is affected if it is any version of HP StoreVirtual 4000 or StoreVirtual VSA, or LeftHand OS version 10.5 or earlier (including 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, or 10), and the dbd_manager component is network-accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 10.5
Interim mitigation

Upgrade LeftHand OS to version 11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Implement network segmentation and restrict access to the storage management interfaces to minimize attack surface until patching is possible.

Recommended fix High confidence

LeftHand OS 11.0 or later (HP StoreVirtual 4000 / StoreVirtual VSA)

  1. Access the HP StoreVirtual management interface (P4000 G2 or StoreVirtual VSA)
  2. Identify the current LeftHand OS version under System > Overview
  3. Download LeftHand OS 11.0 or later from HP Support Center (h20564.www2.hp.com)
  4. Create a complete backup of the storage configuration and data
  5. Schedule a maintenance window as the upgrade may cause brief disruption
  6. Upload the firmware/ISO image through the management interface or mount as CD-ROM
  7. Follow the on-screen upgrade wizard to apply LeftHand OS 11.0 or later
  8. Verify the upgrade completed successfully by checking the new OS version
Caveat Review HP release notes for 11.0 for any configuration or feature changes from earlier versions

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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