#VU64655 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in Brocade SANnav - CVE-2022-28167

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64655

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28167

CWE-ID: CWE-311

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Brocade SANnav
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Brocade

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Brocade SANanv logs the Brocade Fabric OS switch password in plain text in asyncjobscheduler-manager.log. A local user with access to log files can view passwords of other users in plain text.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Brocade SANnav: 1.0 - 2.2.0

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External links
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-1978

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.