CVE-2012-4072: cisco unified_computing_system Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.3v2.0MediumModified
Published 20-09-2013Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-4072 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco unified_computing_system. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.61%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-09-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The KVM subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers, and read keyboard and mouse events, by leveraging knowledge of this certificate's private key, aka Bug ID CSCte90327.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
48%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.61% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.61%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Cisco1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4072Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource CISCO