How severe is CVE-2012-4081?

CVE-2012-4081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4081?

CVE-2012-4081 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4081?

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

When was CVE-2012-4081 published?

CVE-2012-4081 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4081

CVE-2012-4081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System
Published: 2013-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MCServer in the Cisco Management Controller in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via invalid MCTools parameters, aka Bug ID CSCtg20734.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4081?: MCServer in the Cisco Management Controller in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via invalid MCTools parameters, aka Bug ID CSCtg20734.
How severe is CVE-2012-4081?: CVE-2012-4081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4081?: CVE-2012-4081 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4081 published?: CVE-2012-4081 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.0\(2k\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.2\(1d\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.2_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1c\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1m\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1n\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1o\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1p\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1q\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1t\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1w\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3\(1y\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.3_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.4\(1m\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system:1.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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