CVE-2018-6434: High severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability
Published Nov 8, 2018
·Updated
A vulnerability in the web management interface of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow attackers to intercept or manipulate a user's session ID.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=7.4.2<7.4.2d
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.0.2<8.0.2f
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.1.2<8.1.2f
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.2.0<8.2.1
Event History
Nov 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6434?
CVE-2018-6434 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability that could allow session hijacking.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6434?
To remediate CVE-2018-6434, upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version 8.2.1 or later, or 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, or 7.4.2d.
3
Which versions of Brocade Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2018-6434?
Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d are affected by CVE-2018-6434.
4
What type of attacks does CVE-2018-6434 enable?
CVE-2018-6434 could allow attackers to intercept or manipulate a user's session ID.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-6434?
No official workaround is available for CVE-2018-6434; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.