Brocade Fabric OS 7.3.x/7.4.1b Directory Traversal (privileged)
CVE-2021-27798 Published on August 5, 2022
privileged directory transversal.in Brocade Fabric OS versions 7.4.1.x and 7.3.x
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.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2021-27798 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-27798
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Affected Versions
Brocade Fabric OS Version Brocade Fabric OS 7.4.1b, and 7.3.1d. is affected by CVE-2021-27798Exploit Probability
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