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CVE-2013-0500

5.4 · MEDIUM

IBM Storwize V7000 Unified 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.2.0 does not properly handle device files that are created with the NFS protocol but accessed with a non-NFS protocol, which allows remote auth…

Published Oct 17, 2013ibmCWE-20EPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-2013-0500 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm storwize_v7000_unified_software. It was published on October 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Storwize V7000 Unified 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.2.0 does not properly handle device files that are created with the NFS protocol but accessed with a non-NFS protocol, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, modify programs or files, or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a (1) CIFS, (2) HTTPS, (3) SCP, or (4) SFTP operation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update storwize_v7000_unified_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0500?

CVE-2013-0500 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm storwize_v7000_unified_software. It was published on October 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0500?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0500?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update storwize_v7000_unified_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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