CVE-2025-1976: Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS Code Injection Vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2025
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Updated

Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS contains a code injection vulnerability that allows a local user with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code with full root privileges.

Other sources

Brocade Fabric OS versions starting with 9.1.0 have root access removed, however, a local user with admin privilege can potentially execute arbitrary code with full root privileges on Fabric OS versions 9.1.0 through 9.1.1d6.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
Brocade Fabric OS>=9.1.0<=9.1.1d6
Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS
Broadcom Fabric Operating System>=9.1.0<9.1.1d7

Event History

Apr 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 28, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Apr 29, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:15 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:16 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1976?

CVE-2025-1976 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

2

How can I fix CVE-2025-1976?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1976, it is recommended to upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version 9.1.1d7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1976?

CVE-2025-1976 affects users with admin privileges on Brocade Fabric OS versions 9.1.0 to 9.1.1d6.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-1976?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-1976 include the possibility of unauthorized access and full control over the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-1976 while waiting for a patch?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-1976; upgrading to a patched version is the best solution.

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