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CVE-2024-29960

6.8 · MEDIUM

In Brocade SANnav server before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a, the SSH keys inside the OVA image are identical in the VM every time SANnav is installed.

Published Apr 19, 2024CWE-798EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2024-29960 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Brocade SANnav server before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a, the SSH keys inside the OVA image are identical in the VM every time SANnav is installed. Any Brocade SAnnav VM based on the official OVA images is vulnerable to MITM over SSH. An attacker can decrypt and compromise the SSH traffic to the SANnav.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29960?

CVE-2024-29960 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29960?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, 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-2024-29960?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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