CVE-2019-5408 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-5408 affecting HP XP7 CVAE products by HPE. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
Command View Advanced Edition (CVAE) products by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have a vulnerability that could expose configuration information of managed hosts and storage systems.
Understanding CVE-2019-5408
Products within the Command View Advanced Edition (CVAE) lineup contain a security flaw that could potentially expose configuration information of hosts and storage systems managed by the Device Manager server.
What is CVE-2019-5408?
- Vulnerability in Device Manager GUI of CVAE products
- Affected products include DevMgr versions 7.0.0-00 to earlier than 8.6.1-02
- RepMgr and TSMgr impacted if installed on the same machine as DevMgr
The Impact of CVE-2019-5408
- Exposes configuration information of hosts and storage systems
- Risk of unauthorized access due to the security flaw
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5408
Command View Advanced Edition (CVAE) products have a vulnerability that could expose configuration information of hosts and storage systems managed by the Device Manager server.
Vulnerability Description
- Weakness in the Device Manager GUI
- Affected products: DevMgr versions 7.0.0-00 to earlier than 8.6.1-02
Affected Systems and Versions
- HP XP7 CVAE earlier than 8.6.2-02
Exploitation Mechanism
- Remote access restriction bypass
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-5408, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to DevMgr 8.6.2-02 or later
- Ensure RepMgr and TSMgr are rectified through the DevMgr upgrade process
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware
- Implement access controls and monitoring mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Upgrade to the fixed version outlined or any later version, such as DevMgr 8.6.2-02 or beyond