CVE-2012-4078

Name: CVE-2012-4078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-24T10:35:51.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly handle SSH escape sequences, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass an unspecified authentication step via SSH port forwarding, aka Bug ID CSCtg17656.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly handle SSH escape sequences, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass an unspecified authentication step via SSH port forwarding, aka Bug ID CSCtg17656.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.54%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	1.0\(2k\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	1.0_base
Cisco	Unified Computing System	1.1\(1m\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	1.1_base

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4078Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029084Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87367
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4078Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029084Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87367

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4078?

How severe is CVE-2012-4078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4078?

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