#VU96714 Input validation error in Brocade Fabric OS - CVE-2024-5461

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96714

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5461

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Brocade Fabric OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Brocade

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due an unspecified vulnerability. A remote user on the local network can compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Brocade Fabric OS: before 9.1.1d2, 9.2.0b1, 9.2.1, 9.1.1d2, 9.1.1d2

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External links
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbst04679en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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