Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS

CVE-2022-33185

What is CVE-2022-33185?

Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to v.9.0.1e and v9.1.0 are susceptible to vulnerabilities that arise from the use of unsafe string functions for processing user input. This flaw permits authenticated local attackers to perform stack-based buffer overflows, which can lead to arbitrary code execution with root privileges. Such vulnerabilities pose significant risks to system integrity and security, allowing attackers to manipulate system operations and gain unauthorized access.

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