CVE-2021-27794 (GCVE-0-2021-27794)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-12 14:25 – Updated: 2024-08-03 21:33
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A vulnerability in the authentication mechanism of Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1a, v8.2.3a and v7.4.2h could allow a user to Login with empty password, and invalid password through telnet, ssh and REST.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- Empty Password
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-ne… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-2021081… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Brocade Fabric OS |
Affected:
before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1a, v8.2.3a and v7.4.2h
|
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