CVE-2021-27790

Description

The command ipfilter in Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1a, v8.2.3, and v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h uses unsafe string function to process user input. Authenticated attackers can abuse this vulnerability to exploit stack-based buffer overflows, allowing execution of arbitrary code as the root user account.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: n/a Brocade Fabric OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1492 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210819-0002/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27790?
CVE-2021-27790 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27790?
To fix CVE-2021-27790, 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-2021-27790 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27790 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-2021-27790?
CVE-2021-27790 affects n/a Brocade Fabric OS.
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