CVE-2024-7516: fabric operating Missing Auth — Fix

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions before 9.2.2 could allow man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct remote Service Session Hijacking that may arise from the attacker's ability to forge an SSH key while the Brocade Fabric OS Switch is performing various remote operations initiated by a switch admin.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-322 CWE-322

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
broadcom	fabric_operating_system	< 9.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25177

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7516? +

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions before 9.2.2 could allow man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct remote Service Session Hijacking that may arise from the attacker's ability to forge an SSH key while the Brocade Fabric OS Switch is performing various remote operations initiated by a switch admin. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7516? +

CVE-2024-7516 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7516? +

CVE-2024-7516 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-2024-7516? +

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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