What is the severity of CVE-2024-29954?

CVE-2024-29954 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential exposure of sensitive passwords in log files.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29954?

To fix CVE-2024-29954, upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS versions v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, or v8.2.3e.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-29954?

CVE-2024-29954 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e.

What information is exposed due to CVE-2024-29954?

CVE-2024-29954 exposes sensitive server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp in log files.

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-29954?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-29954 is caused by the password management API improperly logging sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-29954

medium

5.9

CWE

312 532

25/6/2024

22/8/2024

CVE-2024-29954: password management API prints sensitive information in log files

First published: Tue Jun 25 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in a password management API in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e prints sensitive information in log files. This could allow an authenticated user to view the server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp. Detail. When the firmwaredownload command is incorrectly entered or points to an erroneous file, the firmware download log captures the failed command, including any password entered in the command line.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	<8.2.3e
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	>=9.0.1<9.1.1d
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	>=9.2.0<9.2.0b

Remedy

Security update provided in Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, v8.2.3e

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Reference Links

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23226

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential exposure of sensitive passwords in log files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29954?
To fix CVE-2024-29954, upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS versions v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, or v8.2.3e.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e.
What information is exposed due to CVE-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 exposes sensitive server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp in log files.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-29954?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-29954 is caused by the password management API improperly logging sensitive information.

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