CVE-2024-29954: fabric operating — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-312 CWE-312

CWE-532 CWE-532

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
broadcom	fabric_operating_system	< 8.2.3e
broadcom	fabric_operating_system	9.0.1 — 9.1.1d
broadcom	fabric_operating_system	9.2.0 — 9.2.0b

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23226 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23226

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240822-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29954? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29954? +

CVE-2024-29954 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29954? +

CVE-2024-29954 affects products from broadcom, specifically: fabric_operating_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29954? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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