CVE-2018-6433

Description

A vulnerability in the secryptocfg export command of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow a local attacker to bypass the export file access restrictions and initiate a file copy from the source to a remote system.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Fabric OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2018-728 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6433?
CVE-2018-6433 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6433?
To fix CVE-2018-6433, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6433 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6433 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6433?
CVE-2018-6433 affects Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Fabric OS.
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