Running security scans against the SAN switch can cause config and secnotify processes within the firmware before Brocade Fabric OS v9.0.0, v8.2.2d and v8.2.1e to consume all memory leading to denial of service impacts possibly including a switch panic.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AV: P→N, AC: H→L, PR: H→N, UI: A→N, VA: N→H | 0.0 → 4.6 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.0 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | < 8.2.1 |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.1 |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.1a |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.1b |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.1c |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.1d |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.2a1 |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.2b |
| broadcom | fabric_operating_system | 8.2.2c |
| n/a | Brocade Fabric OS | < 9.0.0 |
Published: 2021-06-09
