Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-8207 is a directory traversal issue in Brocade Network Advisor. A remote attacker could read arbitrary files, including files containing sensitive user information. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or active exploitation evidence, but exposed management systems should be treated seriously. Exposure is most likely where Brocade Network Advisor is deployed and its web interface is reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Internet exposure would materially increase risk. Treat as a high-priority management-plane exposure issue if Brocade Network Advisor is present. The key business risk is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive system or user data from infrastructure management software. Mitigation focus: Inventory Brocade Network Advisor deployments and record exact versions.; Prioritize remediation for versions up to and including 14.0.2.; Check Broadcom and HPE advisories for supported upgrade or workaround guidance..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03785en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-180CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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