CVE-2024-7517

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A command injection vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS before 9.2.0c, and 9.2.1 through 9.2.1a on IP extension platforms could allow a local authenticated attacker to perform a privileged escalation via crafted use of the portcfg command. This specific exploitation is only possible on IP Extension platforms: Brocade 7810, Brocade 7840, Brocade 7850 and on Brocade X6 or X7 directors with an SX-6 Extension blade installed. The attacker must be logged into the switch via SSH or serial console to conduct the attack.

7.8 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25071 Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

30 Jan 2026, 21:24

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Brocade fabric Operating System
Brocade
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8
CPE cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25071 - () https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25071 - Third Party Advisory

09 Sep 2025, 19:15

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Summary
  • (es) Una vulnerabilidad de inyección de comandos en Brocade Fabric OS anterior a la versión 9.2.0c y de la 9.2.1 a la 9.2.1a en plataformas de extensión IP podría permitir que un atacante autenticado local realice una escalada de privilegios mediante el uso manipulado del comando portcfg. Esta explotación específica solo es posible en plataformas de extensión IP: Brocade 7810, Brocade 7840, Brocade 7850 y en directores Brocade X6 o X7 con un blade de extensión SX-6 instalado. El atacante debe iniciar sesión en el conmutador a través de SSH o una consola serial para realizar el ataque.
CWE CWE-77 CWE-78

21 Nov 2024, 13:57

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2024-11-21 11:15

Updated : 2026-01-30 21:24

NVD link : CVE-2024-7517

Mitre link : CVE-2024-7517

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-7517

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Products Affected

brocade

  • fabric_operating_system
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')