When Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a servers are configured in Disaster Recovery mode, the encryption key is stored in the DR log files. This could provide attackers with an additional, less-protected path to acquiring the encryption key.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
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: