CVE-2022-33182 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5 could allow a local authenticated user to escalate its privilege to root using switch commands.

Understanding CVE-2022-33182

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI that could be exploited by a local authenticated user.

What is CVE-2022-33182?

The CVE-2022-33182 vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to escalate their privilege to root by executing specific switch commands on affected versions of Brocade Fabric OS.

The Impact of CVE-2022-33182

If exploited, this vulnerability could result in unauthorized escalation of privileges to the root level, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-33182

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in Brocade Fabric OS CLI versions preceding Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5, allowing for the unauthorized escalation of privileges via certain switch commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5 are affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, a local authenticated user can use specific switch commands like 'supportlink', 'firmwaredownload', 'portcfgupload', 'license', and 'fosexec' to escalate their privilege to root.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2022-33182.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately update the affected Brocade Fabric OS to versions beyond Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5 to remediate the privilege escalation vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enforce the principle of least privilege, ensure regular security audits, and educate users on secure CLI usage.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories from Brocade and promptly apply security patches and updates to secure your systems against known vulnerabilities.