CVE-2018-6445

Description

A Vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor versions before 14.0.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to export the current user database which includes the encrypted (not hashed) password of the systems. The attacker could gain access to the Brocade Network Advisor System after extracting/decrypting the passwords.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.65%

Vendor Advisory broadcom.com

Affected: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Network Advisor

References

Link	Tags
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2018-745	vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190411-0005/	third party advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25655

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6445?: CVE-2018-6445 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6445?: To fix CVE-2018-6445, 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-2018-6445 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6445 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6445?: CVE-2018-6445 affects Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Network Advisor.

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