How severe is CVE-2012-6326?

CVE-2012-6326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-6326 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-2012-6326?

CVE-2012-6326 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6326?

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-2012-6326 published?

CVE-2012-6326 was published on 2013-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6326

CVE-2012-6326 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server 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-119.

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-119
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2013-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 3 and 5.0 before Update 2, and vCSA 5.0 before Update 2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via vectors that trigger large log entries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6326?: VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 3 and 5.0 before Update 2, and vCSA 5.0 before Update 2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via vectors that trigger large log entries.
How severe is CVE-2012-6326?: CVE-2012-6326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-6326 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-2012-6326?: CVE-2012-6326 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6326?: 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-2012-6326 published?: CVE-2012-6326 was published on 2013-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0018.html

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.1:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.1:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:update_2_rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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