Weakness in Password-Based Encryption in Brocade SANnav
CVE-2019-16208

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Status
Brocade Sannav
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-16208?

The Brocade SANnav software prior to version 2.0 has a vulnerability in its password-based encryption mechanism. This flaw allows potential attackers to exploit weaknesses in the generation of cryptographic keys used for securing passwords associated with various services, including Radius and TACACS. If exploited, this vulnerability could compromise the confidentiality of sensitive user credentials, leading to unauthorized access to critical network resources.

Affected Version(s)

Brocade SANnav versions before v2.0

References

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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