CVE-2018-6440: Critical severity Broadcom Fabric Operating System vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the proxy service of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information and possibly cause a denial of service attack.

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

Dec 3, 2018
CVE Published
09:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6440?

CVE-2018-6440 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6440?

To fix CVE-2018-6440, update the Brocade Fabric OS to versions 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, or 7.4.2d or later.

3

Which versions of Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2018-6440?

CVE-2018-6440 affects Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-6440 enable?

CVE-2018-6440 can enable remote unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information and potentially cause denial of service attacks.

5

Is CVE-2018-6440 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2018-6440 is classified as a remote vulnerability since it can be exploited by attackers without direct access to the system.

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