What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-6227.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6227?

The severity of CVE-2017-6227 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

How can I fix CVE-2017-6227?

To fix CVE-2017-6227, it is recommended to upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 or 8.2.0.

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CVE-2017-6227

medium

6.5

8/2/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-6227

Q: What is the impact of CVE-2017-6227?

CVE-2017-6227 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and device hang) condition by sending crafted Router Advertisement (RA) messages to the affected devices.

First published: Thu Feb 08 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the IPv6 stack on Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions before 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and device hang) condition by sending crafted Router Advertisement (RA) messages to a targeted system.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	<7.4.2b
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.0.0
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.0.1
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.0.2
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.1.0
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.1.1
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.1.2
Brocade Fabric OS	=8.0.2b2

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Reference Links

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2018-526

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-6227.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6227?
The severity of CVE-2017-6227 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-6227?
Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions before 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 are affected by CVE-2017-6227.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-6227?
CVE-2017-6227 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and device hang) condition by sending crafted Router Advertisement (RA) messages to the affected devices.
How can I fix CVE-2017-6227?
To fix CVE-2017-6227, it is recommended to upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 or 8.2.0.

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