How severe is CVE-2022-33185?

CVE-2022-33185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33185?

CVE-2022-33185 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33185?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-33185 published?

CVE-2022-33185 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33185

CVE-2022-33185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Several commands in Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1e, and v9.1.0 use unsafe string functions to process user input. Authenticated local attackers could abuse these vulnerabilities to exploit stack-based buffer overflows, allowing arbitrary code execution as the root user account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33185?: Several commands in Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1e, and v9.1.0 use unsafe string functions to process user input. Authenticated local attackers could abuse these vulnerabilities to exploit stack-based buffer overflows, allowing arbitrary code execution as the root user account.
How severe is CVE-2022-33185?: CVE-2022-33185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33185?: CVE-2022-33185 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33185 published?: CVE-2022-33185 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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