CVE-2024-7516

Brocade Fabric OS before 9.2.2 does not enforce strict host key checking

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions before 9.2.2 could allow man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct remote Service Session Hijacking that may arise from the attacker's ability to forge an SSH key while the Brocade Fabric OS Switch is performing various remote operations initiated by a switch admin.

Categories

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
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/0/25177 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7516?
CVE-2024-7516 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7516?
To fix CVE-2024-7516, 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-2024-7516 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7516 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-2024-7516?
CVE-2024-7516 affects Brocade Fabric OS.
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