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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | hpesbnw04204en_us
HPESBNW04204 rev.1 - HPE 6120XG Switches, Remote Unauthenticated Disclosure of Information
Last update date:
2/13/2024
Affected products:
HPE 6120XG Ethernet Blade Switch
HPE ProCurve 6120XG Blade Switch for Integrity Servers
Affected releases:
No affected releases provided.
Fixed releases:
No fixed releases provided.
Description:
Info
Document ID: hpesbnw04204en_us Version: 1 HPESBNW04204 rev.1 - HPE 6120XG Switches, Remote Unauthenticated Disclosure of Information NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2021-10-20 Last Updated: 2021-10-21 Potential Security Impact: Remote: Unauthenticated Disclosure of Information Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE Product Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY HPE 6120XG switches running firmware Z.14.58 or earlier using ssh could be vulnerable to CVE-2008-5161, a remote unauthenticated information disclosure vulnerability in ssh, encountered with SSH sessions using CBC cipher. Note: The 6120XG is no longer a supported product. The resolution is a default configuration change. References: CVE-2008-5161 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HPE 6120XG Blade Switch firmware Z.14.58 or earlier HPE ProCurve 6120XG Blade Switch for Integrity Servers firmware Z.14.58 or earlier BACKGROUND HPE calculates CVSS using CVSS Version 3.1. If the score is provided from NIST, we will display Version 2.0, 3.0, or 3.1 as provided from NVD. Reference V3 Vector V3 Base Score V2 Vector V2 Base Score CVE-2008-5161 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N 4.0 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) 2.6 Information on CVSS is documented in HPE Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002 RESOLUTION HPE has provided the following information to resolve the issue: Due to the fact that the 6120XG is end of life, no further firmware patches or releases will be done. Note: The workaround for this issue is to disable CBC ciphers by checking “show ip ssh” and then issuing the command: "no ip ssh cipher ". Service Action: Perform workaround as stated. HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 October 2021 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Security Response Policy: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=a00100637en_us Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity. HPE is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide customers with current secure solutions. "HPE is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected HPE products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HPE recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. HPE does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HPE will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HPE disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement." ©Copyright 2024 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither HPE nor its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development and the names of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Scope
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Resolution
HPE has provided the following information to resolve the issue: Due to the fact that the 6120XG is end of life, no further firmware patches or releases will be done. Note: The workaround for this issue is to disable CBC ciphers by checking “show ip ssh” and then issuing the command: "no ip ssh cipher ". Service Action: Perform workaround as stated. HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 20 October 2021 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Security Response Policy: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=a00100637en_us Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive
