DSA-2023-296: Security Update for Dell Connectrix (Brocade) for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Summary: Dell Connectrix (Brocade) remediation is available for Fabric OS (FOS) multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

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Impact

Critical

Details

Third-party Component  CVEs  More Information 
Brocade Fabric OS License CVE-2021-27795 See NVD link below for individual scores for each CVE. 
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FOS CVE-2022-33185 See NVD link below for individual scores for each CVE. 
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Dell Technologies recommends all customers consider both the CVSS base score and any relevant temporal and environmental scores that may impact the potential severity associated with a particular security vulnerability.

Affected Products & Remediation

CVEs Addressed Product Software/Firmware Affected Versions Remediated Versions Link
CVE-2022-33185, CVE-2021-27795 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.1.1 Version 9.1.1 or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers
CVE-2022-33185 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.0.1e Version 9.0.1e or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers
CVE-2022-33185 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.1.0b Version 9.1.0b or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers
CVEs Addressed Product Software/Firmware Affected Versions Remediated Versions Link
CVE-2022-33185, CVE-2021-27795 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.1.1 Version 9.1.1 or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers
CVE-2022-33185 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.0.1e Version 9.0.1e or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers
CVE-2022-33185 Connectrix B-Series FOS Versions prior to 9.1.0b Version 9.1.0b or later https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/product/connectrix-b-series-hardware/drivers

Workarounds & Mitigations

CVE ID Workaround and Mitigation
CVE-2021-  27795 Brocade Fabric OS License - Broadcom recommends that customers operating Brocade Fabric OS products only acquire license keys from a trusted vendor.
If you suspect you may have installed an illegitimate license key on a Brocade switch, please contact your Broadcom-authorized support vendor for assistance in safely removing the license key.
Newer generation Brocade Fabric OS products utilize an enhanced cryptographic implementation that is designed to prevent the introduction of fraudulent keys on the system. However, customers that acquire license keys only from trusted vendors will not be exposed to any vulnerabilities.

Revision History

Revision DateDescription
1.02023-08-08Initial Release
2.02025-02-11Updated for enhanced format presentation with no changes to content
3.02025-02-17Updated the category section

Related Information

Dell Security Advisories and Notices
Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
CVSS Scoring Guide

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Affected Products

Connectrix B-Series, Connectrix B-Series Hardware, Connectrix DS-6505B, Connectrix DS-6510B, Connectrix DS-6520B, Connectrix DS-6610B, Connectrix DS-6620B, Connectrix DS-6620B-V2, Connectrix DS-6630B, Connectrix DS-6630B-V2, Connectrix DS-7720B , Connectrix DS-7730B, Connectrix DS 6505B, Connectrix DS 6510B, Connectrix DS 6520B, Connectrix DS 6610B, Connectrix DS 6620B, Connectrix DS 6630B, Connectrix ED-DCX6-4B, Connectrix ED-DCX6-8B, Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B, Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B, Connectrix ED-DCX8510-4B, Connectrix ED-DCX8510-8B, Connectrix MP-7810B, Connectrix MP-7840B, Connectrix SANnav ...

Products

Connectrix DS-7710B, Connectrix MP-7850B, Connectrix MP 7810B, Connectrix MP 7840B
Article Properties
Article Number: 000216569
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 18 Feb 2025
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