What is CVE-2022-33179?

CVE-2022-33179 is a vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI that allows a local authenticated user to break out of restricted shells and escalate privileges.

What software is affected by CVE-2022-33179?

Broadcom Fabric Operating System versions 7.4.2j, 8.0.0 to 8.2.3c, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1e, and 9.1.0 are affected by CVE-2022-33179.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33179?

CVE-2022-33179 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

How can a local authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-33179?

A local authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-33179 by using the "set context" command to break out of restricted shells and escalate privileges.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-33179?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-33179 at the following references: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0004/) and [Brocade Security Advisory](https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2079).

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CVE-2022-33179

high

8.8

25/10/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-33179

First published: Tue Oct 25 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, and 7.4.2j could allow a local authenticated user to break out of restricted shells with “set context” and escalate privileges.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	<7.4.2j
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	>=8.0.0<8.2.3c
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	>=9.0.0<9.0.1e
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=9.1.0

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What is CVE-2022-33179?
CVE-2022-33179 is a vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI that allows a local authenticated user to break out of restricted shells and escalate privileges.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-33179?
Broadcom Fabric Operating System versions 7.4.2j, 8.0.0 to 8.2.3c, 9.0.0 to 9.0.1e, and 9.1.0 are affected by CVE-2022-33179.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-33179?
CVE-2022-33179 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can a local authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-33179?
A local authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-33179 by using the "set context" command to break out of restricted shells and escalate privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-33179?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-33179 at the following references: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0004/) and [Brocade Security Advisory](https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2079).

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