Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-8206 affects Brocade Network Advisor releases up to and including 14.0.2. A web servlet handling software image uploads can be abused through directory traversal to write files outside the intended location and then delete files. For executives, this is most concerning where the management system is reachable beyond tightly controlled admin networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Brocade Network Advisor version 14.0.2 or earlier. Risk increases if the application interface is reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Treat as a high-priority legacy management-system risk. Confirm whether the product exists in the environment, isolate access if present, and prioritize vendor-supported remediation because arbitrary file write/delete can affect operational integrity. Mitigation focus: Identify all Brocade Network Advisor deployments and versions.; Move affected versions off 14.0.2 or earlier per vendor guidance.; Check Broadcom and HPE advisories for supported fixes or compensating controls..
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- https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-179CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03785en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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