CVE-2024-5462

Brocade Fabric OS may capture SNMP Passwords in clear text

Description

If Brocade Fabric OS before Fabric OS 9.2.0 configuration settings are not set to encrypt SNMP passwords, then the SNMP privsecret / authsecret fields can be exposed in plaintext. The plaintext passwords can be exposed in a configupload capture or a supportsave capture if encryption of passwords is not enabled. An attacker can use these passwords to fetch values of the supported OIDs via SNMPv3 queries. There are also a limited number of MIB objects that can be modified.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Brocade Brocade Fabric OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24610

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5462?
CVE-2024-5462 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5462?
To fix CVE-2024-5462, 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-2024-5462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5462 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-2024-5462?
CVE-2024-5462 affects Brocade Brocade Fabric OS.
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