What is the severity of CVE-2024-29958?

CVE-2024-29958 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the potential disclosure of sensitive encryption keys.

How does CVE-2024-29958 affect Brocade SANnav?

CVE-2024-29958 affects Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.3.1 and 2.3.0a, allowing a privileged user to inadvertently print sensitive encryption keys.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29958?

To fix CVE-2024-29958, upgrade Brocade SANnav to at least version 2.3.1 or 2.3.0a.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-29958?

Organizations using Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.3.1 or 2.3.0a should be aware they are affected by CVE-2024-29958.

What is the exploitation potential of CVE-2024-29958?

CVE-2024-29958 has a high exploitation potential, as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive encryption keys if manipulated by a privileged user.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-29958

high

7.5

CWE

532

19/4/2024

4/2/2025

CVE-2024-29958: Encryption key in the console when a privileged user executes the script to replace the Brocade SANnav Management Portal standby node.

First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints the encryption key in the console when a privileged user executes the script to replace the Brocade SANnav Management Portal standby node. This could provide attackers an additional, less protected path to acquiring the encryption key.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom SANnav OVA	<2.3.1
Broadcom SANnav OVA	<2.3.0a

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Reference Links

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29958?
CVE-2024-29958 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the potential disclosure of sensitive encryption keys.
How does CVE-2024-29958 affect Brocade SANnav?
CVE-2024-29958 affects Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.3.1 and 2.3.0a, allowing a privileged user to inadvertently print sensitive encryption keys.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29958?
To fix CVE-2024-29958, upgrade Brocade SANnav to at least version 2.3.1 or 2.3.0a.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-29958?
Organizations using Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.3.1 or 2.3.0a should be aware they are affected by CVE-2024-29958.
What is the exploitation potential of CVE-2024-29958?
CVE-2024-29958 has a high exploitation potential, as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive encryption keys if manipulated by a privileged user.

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