How severe is CVE-2012-4074?

CVE-2012-4074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4074?

CVE-2012-4074 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4074?

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

When was CVE-2012-4074 published?

CVE-2012-4074 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4074

CVE-2012-4074 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System
Published: 2013-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Board Management Controller (BMC) in the Serial over LAN (SoL) subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify the data stream by leveraging knowledge of this key, aka Bug ID CSCte90338.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4074?: The Board Management Controller (BMC) in the Serial over LAN (SoL) subsystem in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) relies on a hardcoded private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify the data stream by leveraging knowledge of this key, aka Bug ID CSCte90338.
How severe is CVE-2012-4074?: CVE-2012-4074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4074?: CVE-2012-4074 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4074 published?: CVE-2012-4074 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_computing_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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