CVE-2012-2166

Name: CVE-2012-2166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-08T23:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM XIV Storage System 2810-A14 and 2812-A14 devices before level 10.2.4.e-2 and 2810-114 and 2812-114 devices before level 11.1.1 have hardcoded passwords for unspecified accounts, which allows remote attackers to gain user access via unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 75041.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM XIV Storage System 2810-A14 and 2812-A14 devices before level 10.2.4.e-2 and 2810-114 and 2812-114 devices before level 11.1.1 have hardcoded passwords for unspecified accounts, which allows remote attackers to gain user access via unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 75041.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Xiv Storage System 2810-A14 Firmware	< 10.2.4.e-2
Ibm	Xiv Storage System 2812-A14 Firmware	< 10.2.4.e-2
Ibm	Xiv Storage System 2810-114 Firmware	< 11.1.1
Ibm	Xiv Storage System 2812-114 Firmware	< 11.1.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004256Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75041VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004256Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75041VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2166?

How severe is CVE-2012-2166?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2166?

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