What is the severity of CVE-2018-6442?

CVE-2018-6442 has been rated as having a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6442?

To fix CVE-2018-6442, upgrade the Brocade Fabric OS to a version higher than 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, or 7.4.2d.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6442?

CVE-2018-6442 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-6442?

CVE-2018-6442 can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Is there a vendor patch available for CVE-2018-6442?

Yes, Broadcom has released patches to address CVE-2018-6442 in the updated versions of the Fabric OS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6442

high

8.8

CWE

8/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6442: Code Injection

First published: Thu Nov 08 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Brocade Webtools firmware update section of Brocade Fabric OS before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2018-735

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6442?
CVE-2018-6442 has been rated as having a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6442?
To fix CVE-2018-6442, upgrade the Brocade Fabric OS to a version higher than 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, or 7.4.2d.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6442?
CVE-2018-6442 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, and 7.4.2d.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-6442?
CVE-2018-6442 can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Is there a vendor patch available for CVE-2018-6442?
Yes, Broadcom has released patches to address CVE-2018-6442 in the updated versions of the Fabric OS.

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