CVE-2024-29954
5.9 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-29954 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom fabric_operating_system. It was published on June 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability in a password management API in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e prints sensitive information in log files. This could allow an authenticated user to view the server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp.
Detail.
When the firmwaredownload command is incorrectly entered or points to an erroneous file, the firmware download log captures the failed command, including any password entered in the command line.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update fabric_operating_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | >= 0, < 8.2.3e | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-29954?
CVE-2024-29954 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom fabric_operating_system. It was published on June 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-29954?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-29954?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update fabric_operating_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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