CVE-2012-4072 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The KVM subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers, and read keyboard and mouse events, by leveraging knowledge of this certificate's private key, aka Bug ID CSCte90327.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029067Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029067Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4072?

CVE-2012-4072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The KVM subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers, and read keyboard and mouse events, by...

How severe is CVE-2012-4072?

CVE-2012-4072 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4072?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Computing System.