How severe is CVE-2012-3060?

CVE-2012-3060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-3060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3060?

CVE-2012-3060 primarily affects Cisco Unity Connection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3060?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-3060 published?

CVE-2012-3060 was published on 2012-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3060

CVE-2012-3060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Unity Connection
Published: 2012-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unity Connection (UC) 8.6, 9.0, and 9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed UDP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtz76269.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3060?: Cisco Unity Connection (UC) 8.6, 9.0, and 9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed UDP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtz76269.
How severe is CVE-2012-3060?: CVE-2012-3060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-3060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3060?: CVE-2012-3060 primarily affects Cisco Unity Connection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3060?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3060 published?: CVE-2012-3060 was published on 2012-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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