Remote File Manipulation in Broadcom Emulex HBA Manager
CVE-2021-42775

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Emulex Hba Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-42775?

Broadcom Emulex HBA Manager and One Command Manager have a vulnerability in their remote firmware download feature. When not installed in Strictly Local Management mode, this vulnerability can be exploited to place or overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, with the potential for unauthorized users to access the device in non-secure mode without authentication. It is essential to employ secure configurations to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

References

https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/fibre-channel-h...
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https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/elx_HBAManager-Lin-RN12811-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-42775 : Remote File Manipulation in Broadcom Emulex HBA Manager