CVE-2021-27797: Critical severity broadcom fabric operating system vulnerability
Published Feb 21, 2022
·Updated
Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v8.2.1c, v8.1.2h, and all versions of Brocade Fabric OS v8.0.x and v7.x contain documented hard-coded credentials, which could allow attackers to gain access to the system.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=7.0.0<=7.4.2h
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.0.0<=8.0.2f
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.1.2<8.1.2h
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=8.2.1<8.2.1c
Event History
Feb 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27797?
The severity of CVE-2021-27797 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
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How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-27797?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-27797 by using the hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access to the system.
3
Which versions of Brocade Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2021-27797?
Versions before Brocade Fabric OS v8.2.1c, v8.1.2h, and all versions of Brocade Fabric OS v8.0.x and v7.x are affected by CVE-2021-27797.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-27797?
To fix CVE-2021-27797, it is recommended to update Brocade Fabric OS to version 8.2.1c, 8.1.2h, or a later version.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27797?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-27797 on the Broadcom website.