CVE-2021-27792: broadcom fabric_operating_system
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-27792 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in broadcom fabric_operating_system. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 12-08-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The request handling functions in web management interface of Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.0.1a, v8.2.3a, and v7.4.2h do not properly handle malformed user input, resulting in a service crash. An authenticated attacker could use this weakness to cause the FOS HTTP application handler to crash, requiring a reboot.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Broadcom1 product
- fabric_operating_system< 7.4.2h | ≥ 8.0.0, < 8.2.3a | ≥ 9.0.0, < 9.0.1a
1 vendor · 1 product