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CVE-2012-4078

UnknownEPSS 3.54%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoUnified Computing System1.0\(2k\)
CiscoUnified Computing System1.0_base
CiscoUnified Computing System1.1\(1m\)
CiscoUnified Computing System1.1_base

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4078?
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.
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