CVE-2023-31432 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of CVE-2023-31432 impacting Brocade Fabric OS versions.

Understanding CVE-2023-31432

CVE-2023-31432 points to privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.1.1c and v9.2.0.

What is CVE-2023-31432?

By manipulating passwords or other variables via commands like portcfgupload, configupload, license, and myid, non-privileged users can gain root privileges in affected Brocade Fabric OS versions.

The Impact of CVE-2023-31432

The vulnerability, identified as CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation, has a CVSSv3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts all rated as high.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-31432

Explore the specifics of the vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS versions.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in improper privilege management (CWE-269) allows non-privileged users to escalate their access to root privileges by manipulating certain variables.

Affected Systems and Versions

Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.1.1c and v9.2.0 are impacted by this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Through manipulation of passwords or variables using specific commands like portcfgupload, configupload, license, and myid, non-privileged users can elevate their access to root privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2023-31432 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users are recommended to update affected systems to Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c or v9.2.0 to prevent exploitation of this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict password management policies, monitor user privileges, and conduct regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories from Brocade and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.