How severe is CVE-2012-4094?

CVE-2012-4094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4094?

CVE-2012-4094 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4094?

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

When was CVE-2012-4094 published?

CVE-2012-4094 was published on 2013-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4094

CVE-2012-4094 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System
Published: 2013-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Smart Call Home feature in the fabric interconnect in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by reading and forging control messages associated with Smart Call Home reports, aka Bug ID CSCtl00198.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4094?: Buffer overflow in the Smart Call Home feature in the fabric interconnect in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by reading and forging control messages associated with Smart Call Home reports, aka Bug ID CSCtl00198.
How severe is CVE-2012-4094?: CVE-2012-4094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4094?: CVE-2012-4094 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4094 published?: CVE-2012-4094 was published on 2013-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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