CVE-2024-29955: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Brocade SANnav Log File

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a could allow a privileged user to print the SANnav encrypted key in PostgreSQL startup logs. This could provide attackers with an additional, less-protected path to acquiring the encryption key.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Broadcom Brocade Sannav<2.3.0a
Brocade SANNav<2.3.1
Brocade SANNav

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29955?

CVE-2024-29955 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential risk of exposing the SANnav encryption key.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29955?

To fix CVE-2024-29955, upgrade Brocade SANnav to version 2.3.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-29955 affect?

CVE-2024-29955 affects Brocade SANnav versions before 2.3.1 and 2.3.0a.

4

Can CVE-2024-29955 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-29955 requires a privileged user to be present for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-29955?

The impact of CVE-2024-29955 is that it could allow privileged users to unintentionally reveal sensitive encryption keys in PostgreSQL startup logs.

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