Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate the privileges of user accounts accessing the system via command line interface. With affected versions, non-root users can gain root access with a combination of shell commands and parameters.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Fabric Operating System | <= 7.4.1c |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98332Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038401
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_naThird Party Advisory
- https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/br
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98332Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038401
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_naThird Party Advisory
- https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/br
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8202?
CVE-2016-8202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate th...
How severe is CVE-2016-8202?
CVE-2016-8202 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Fabric Operating System.