CVE-2018-6435: High severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability
Published Nov 8, 2018
·Updated
A Vulnerability in the secryptocfg command of Brocade Fabric OS command line interface (CLI) versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow a local attacker to escape the restricted shell and, and gain root access.
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-2018-6435?
CVE-2018-6435 has a medium severity rating, as it allows local attackers to gain root access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6435?
To fix CVE-2018-6435, update your Brocade Fabric OS to versions 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, or 7.4.2d or later.
3
Which versions of the Brocade Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2018-6435?
CVE-2018-6435 affects Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2018-6435 enable?
CVE-2018-6435 enables local attackers to escape a restricted shell and obtain root access.
5
Is CVE-2018-6435 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2018-6435 is a local vulnerability that requires local access to the affected system.