CVE-2016-8202

Name: CVE-2016-8202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-08T18:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8202 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate the privileges of user accounts accessing the system via command line interface. With affected versions, non-root users can gain root access with a combination of shell commands and parameters.. EPSS estimates a 3.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate the privileges of user accounts accessing the system via command line interface. With affected versions, non-root users can gain root access with a combination of shell commands and parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.05%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	<= 7.4.1c
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	8.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038401
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03739en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-208
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038401
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03739en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-208

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8202?

How severe is CVE-2016-8202?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8202 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8202?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST