CVE-2026-5769
Brocade SANnav Sensitive Information Disclosure via Memory Swap File
Description
A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before 3.0.1 can have the Brocade Fabric OS switch admin password captured in plaintext within a memory swap file on the server hosting the Brocade SANnav Virtual Machine (VM). This can happen when the SANnav server encounters an Out Of Memory (OOM) condition. The vulnerability could allow an authenticated admin user with access to the server hosting the SANnav to potentially view the memory swap file and access the password(s).
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 8, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5769
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 87b297d7-335e-4844-9551-11b97995a791 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Brocade SANnav to version 3.0.1 or newer.
- Monitor server memory to prevent OOM conditions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-5769.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/37934 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before 3.0.1 can have the Brocade Fabric OS switch admin password captured in plaintext within a memory swap file on the server hosting the Brocade SANnav Virtual Machine (VM). This can happen when the SANnav server encounters an Out Of Memory (OOM) condition. The vulnerability could allow an authenticated admin user with access to the server hosting the SANnav to potentially view the memory swap file and access the password(s). Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-313 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/5xxx/CVE-2026-5769.json">CVE-2026-5769</a> Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/37934