CVE-2012-4072

Name: CVE-2012-4072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-20T16:55:03.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029067Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029067Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4072?

How severe is CVE-2012-4072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4072?

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