CVE-2018-6436: High severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability
Published Nov 8, 2018
·Updated
A Vulnerability in the firmwaredownload 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, 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·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-6436?
CVE-2018-6436 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-6436?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6436, upgrade the Brocade Fabric OS to versions 8.2.1 or later, 8.1.2f or later, 8.0.2f or later, or 7.4.2d or later.
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Who is affected by CVE-2018-6436?
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2018-6436 in affected versions of the Brocade Fabric OS prior to the specified updates.
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What might an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2018-6436?
If an attacker successfully exploits CVE-2018-6436, they may gain root access to the affected system.
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In which versions of Brocade Fabric OS is CVE-2018-6436 found?
CVE-2018-6436 affects Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.