CVE-2012-4074

Name: CVE-2012-4074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-20T16:55:07.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4074 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Board Management Controller (BMC) in the Serial over LAN (SoL) subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify the data stream by leveraging knowledge of this key, aka Bug ID CSCte90338.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Board Management Controller (BMC) in the Serial over LAN (SoL) subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify the data stream by leveraging knowledge of this key, aka Bug ID CSCte90338.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4074Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4074Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4074?

How severe is CVE-2012-4074?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4074 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4074?

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