Privilege escalation via the fosexec command
CVE-2023-31425

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Brocade
Status
Fabric Os
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-31425?

A vulnerability exists in the fosexec command within Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to v9.1.1, enabling a local authenticated user to exploit the rbash shell. This flaw could lead to unauthorized escalation of privileges to root, despite the root account being disabled in versions starting from v9.1.0, thus posing significant security risks within affected systems. Users are advised to update to the latest version to safeguard against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Fabric OS after Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0 and, before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdv...
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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