CVE-2012-4073

Name: CVE-2012-4073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-20T16:55:07.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The KVM subsystem in the client in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, and read or modify KVM data, via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCte90332.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KVM subsystem in the client in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, and read or modify KVM data, via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCte90332.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4073Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4073Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4073?

How severe is CVE-2012-4073?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4073?

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