CVE-2012-4117

Name: CVE-2012-4117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-19T10:36:07.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4117 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly verify X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to watch SSL KVM video-channel traffic or modify this traffic via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCtr73033.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly verify X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to watch SSL KVM video-channel traffic or modify this traffic via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCtr73033.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4117Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4117Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4117?

How severe is CVE-2012-4117?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4117 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4117?

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