CVE-2018-6442: Code Injection
Published Nov 8, 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.
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-2018-6442?
CVE-2018-6442 has been rated as having a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.