A Vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS that could allow for arbitrary code execution. Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS is the storage area networking firmware for Brocade Communications Systems’ Fibre Channel switch and Fibre Channel directors. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged-on user or obtain root level privileges. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; …

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