CVE-2019-16203: High severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2020
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Updated

Brocade Fabric OS Versions before v8.2.2a and v8.2.1d could expose the credentials of the remote ESRS server when these credentials are given as a command line option when configuring the ESRS client.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.2.1<8.2.1d
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.2.2<8.2.2a

Event History

Feb 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-16203?

CVE-2019-16203 is a vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v8.2.2a and v8.2.1d that could expose the credentials of the remote ESRS server when configuring the ESRS client.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by providing the credentials of the remote ESRS server as a command line option during the configuration of the ESRS client.

3

What are the affected software versions?

The affected software versions are Brocade Fabric OS versions before v8.2.2a and v8.2.1d.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16203?

CVE-2019-16203 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-16203?

To fix CVE-2019-16203, upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version v8.2.2a or v8.2.1d or later.

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