CVE-2022-33184

Name: CVE-2022-33184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T21:15:46.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33184 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in fab_seg.c.h libraries of all Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1, v9.0.1e, v8.2.3c, v8.2.0_cbn5, 7.4.2j could allow local authenticated attackers to exploit stack-based buffer overflows and execute arbitrary code as the root user account.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in fab_seg.c.h libraries of all Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1, v9.0.1e, v8.2.3c, v8.2.0_cbn5, 7.4.2j could allow local authenticated attackers to exploit stack-based buffer overflows and execute arbitrary code as the root user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	< 7.4.2.j
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 8.0.0, < 8.2.3c
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.1e

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2080Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2080Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33184?

How severe is CVE-2022-33184?

CVE-2022-33184 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33184?

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