Vulnerability identifier: #VU67462

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33179

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Brocade Fabric OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can break out of restricted shells with "set context" and escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2079

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?