# CVE-2013-2352: LeftHand OS (aka SAN iQ) 10.5 and earlier on HP StoreVirtual Storage devices does not provide a mechanism for disabling the HP Support chall

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-07-10 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

LeftHand OS (aka SAN iQ) 10.5 and earlier on HP StoreVirtual Storage devices does not provide a mechanism for disabling the HP Support challenge-response root-login feature, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging knowledge of an unused one-time password.

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## References

- https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03825537
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/09/hp_storage_more_possible_backdoors/

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