CVE-2021-27790
HIGHBrocade Fabric OS <9.0.1a - Authenticated Root Code Execution via Stack Overflow
Title source: manualDescription
The command ipfilter in Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1a, v8.2.3, and v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h uses unsafe string function to process user input. Authenticated attackers can abuse this vulnerability to exploit stack-based buffer overflows, allowing execution of arbitrary code as the root user account.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1492
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210819-0002/
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
15.4%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (1)
broadcom/fabric_operating_system
< 7.4.2h
Published
Aug 12, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026