CVE-2018-6438: High severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2018
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Updated

A Vulnerability in the supportsave 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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6438?

CVE-2018-6438 is considered to have high severity due to its potential to allow local attackers to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6438?

To fix CVE-2018-6438, upgrade your 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.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6438?

CVE-2018-6438 affects Brocade Fabric OS command line interface versions prior to 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2018-6438?

CVE-2018-6438 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the affected command line interface.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2018-6438?

The consequences of CVE-2018-6438 include potential unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, posing significant security risks.

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