What is the severity of CVE-2012-4072?

CVE-2012-4072 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4072?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4072, update the Cisco Unified Computing System software to the latest version provided by Cisco.

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-4072?

CVE-2012-4072 allows attackers to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, enabling them to spoof SSL servers and capture keyboard and mouse events.

Is my Cisco Unified Computing System affected by CVE-2012-4072?

If you are using a Cisco Unified Computing System that relies on the KVM subsystem, it is likely affected by CVE-2012-4072.

What version of Cisco Unified Computing System software is vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072?

All versions of Cisco Unified Computing System software that utilize the hardcoded X.509 certificate are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072.

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CVE-2012-4072

medium

4.3

CWE

20/9/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4072: Input Validation

First published: Fri Sep 20 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4072?
CVE-2012-4072 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4072?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4072, update the Cisco Unified Computing System software to the latest version provided by Cisco.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-4072?
CVE-2012-4072 allows attackers to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, enabling them to spoof SSL servers and capture keyboard and mouse events.
Is my Cisco Unified Computing System affected by CVE-2012-4072?
If you are using a Cisco Unified Computing System that relies on the KVM subsystem, it is likely affected by CVE-2012-4072.
What version of Cisco Unified Computing System software is vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072?
All versions of Cisco Unified Computing System software that utilize the hardcoded X.509 certificate are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4072?
CVE-2012-4072 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4072?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4072, update the Cisco Unified Computing System software to the latest version provided by Cisco.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-4072?
CVE-2012-4072 allows attackers to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, enabling them to spoof SSL servers and capture keyboard and mouse events.
Is my Cisco Unified Computing System affected by CVE-2012-4072?
If you are using a Cisco Unified Computing System that relies on the KVM subsystem, it is likely affected by CVE-2012-4072.
What version of Cisco Unified Computing System software is vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072?
All versions of Cisco Unified Computing System software that utilize the hardcoded X.509 certificate are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4072.