CVE-2004-1663: Medium severity Brocade SilkWorm vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2004
·
Updated

Engenio/LSI Logic storage controllers, as used in products such as Storagetek D280, and IBM DS4100 (formerly FastT 100) and Brocade SilkWorm Switches, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze and possible data corruption) via crafted TCP packets.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Brocade SilkWorm=3200
Brocade SilkWorm=3250
Brocade SilkWorm=3800
Brocade SilkWorm=3850
Brocade SilkWorm=3900
Brocade Silkworm Fiber Channel Switch=2010
Brocade Silkworm Fiber Channel Switch=2040
Brocade Silkworm Fiber Channel Switch=2050
Engenio storage controller=2822
Engenio storage controller=2882
Engenio storage controller=4884
Engenio storage controller=5884
IBM DS4100
Storagetek D280
Broadcom Fabric Operating System=2.1.2
Broadcom Fabric Operating System=2.2
Broadcom Fabric Operating System=3.1

Event History

Sep 4, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1663?

CVE-2004-1663 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to denial of service and potential data corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1663?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1663, it is recommended to apply vendor patches and updates for affected storage controllers.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2004-1663?

CVE-2004-1663 affects several products including the Brocade SilkWorm series, IBM DS4100, and various Engenio storage controllers.

4

What kind of attacks does CVE-2004-1663 allow?

CVE-2004-1663 allows remote attackers to send crafted TCP packets that can freeze the device and potentially lead to data corruption.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2004-1663?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2004-1663 that leverage the vulnerability to perform denial of service attacks.

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