How severe is CVE-2012-3096?

CVE-2012-3096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3096?

CVE-2012-3096 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-2012-3096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3096 published?

CVE-2012-3096 was published on 2012-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3096

CVE-2012-3096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Unity Connection
Published: 2012-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unity Connection (UC) 7.1, 8.0, and 8.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and administration outage) via extended use of the product, aka Bug ID CSCtd79132.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3096?: Cisco Unity Connection (UC) 7.1, 8.0, and 8.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and administration outage) via extended use of the product, aka Bug ID CSCtd79132.
How severe is CVE-2012-3096?: CVE-2012-3096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3096?: CVE-2012-3096 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-2012-3096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3096 published?: CVE-2012-3096 was published on 2012-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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