CVE-2012-4116

Name: CVE-2012-4116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-19T10:36:07.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt KVM media traffic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently complete the authentication process for a server connection, by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtr72970.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt KVM media traffic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently complete the authentication process for a server connection, by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtr72970.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4116Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4116Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4116?

How severe is CVE-2012-4116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4116?

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