CVE-2024-29954

password management API prints sensitive information in log files

Description

A vulnerability in a password management API in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e prints sensitive information in log files. This could allow an authenticated user to view the server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp. Detail. When the firmwaredownload command is incorrectly entered or points to an erroneous file, the firmware download log captures the failed command, including any password entered in the command line.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Security update provided in Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, v8.2.3e

Categories

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: Brocade Fabric OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23226 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240822-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29954?
To fix CVE-2024-29954: Security update provided in Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, v8.2.3e
Is CVE-2024-29954 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29954 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-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 affects Brocade Fabric OS.
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