Brocade Fabric OS Versions before v8.2.2a and v8.2.1d could expose the credentials of the remote ESRS server when these credentials are given as a command line option when configuring the ESRS client.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric_operating_system | Broadcom | 8.2.1 (including) | 8.2.1d (excluding) |
| Fabric_operating_system | Broadcom | 8.2.2 (including) | 8.2.2a (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: