CVE-2020-15383

Name: CVE-2020-15383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T15:15:08.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15383 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210819-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1496Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210819-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1496Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15383?

How severe is CVE-2020-15383?

CVE-2020-15383 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15383?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15383?

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Source: NVD / NIST