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A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1b and 7.3.1d could allow local users to conduct privileged directory transversal. Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1.x and 7.3.x have reached end of...

CVE-2021-27798 · published 4 years ago
Summary

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1b and 7.3.1d could allow local users to conduct privileged directory transversal. Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1.x and 7.3.x have reached end of life. Brocade Fabric OS Users should upgrade to supported versions as described in the Product End-of-...

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
broadcom fabric_operating_system 7.3.1d
7.4.1b
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:7.3.1d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1b and 7.3.1d could allow local users to conduct privileged directory transversal. Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1.x and 7.3.x have reached end of...
A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1b and 7.3.1d could allow local users to conduct privileged directory transversal. Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1.x and 7.3.x have reached end of life. Brocade Fabric OS Users should upgrade to supported versions as described in the Product End-of-Life published report.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published5 Aug 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-27798 · NVD
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