CVE-2023-31425 (GCVE-0-2023-31425)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-01 20:34 – Updated: 2025-02-13 16:50
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Title
Privilege escalation via the fosexec command
Summary
A vulnerability in the fosexec command of Brocade Fabric OS after Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0 and, before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1 could allow a local authenticated user to perform privilege escalation to root by breaking the rbash shell. Starting with Fabric OS v9.1.0, “root” account access is disabled.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Privilege escalation
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Brocade Fabric OS Affected: after Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0 and, before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1
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