Unified Computing System
CVE-2012-4078
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly handle SSH escape sequences, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass an unspecified authentication step via SSH port forwarding, aka Bug ID CSCtg17656.
AnalysisAI
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly handle SSH escape sequences, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass an unspecified. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly handle SSH escape sequences, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass an unspecified authentication step via SSH port forwarding, aka Bug ID CSCtg17656. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Computing System.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
More in Unified Computing System
View allAn unspecified CGI script in Cisco FX-OS before 1.1.2 on Firepower 9000 devices and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
A vulnerability in the Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD) feature of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software coul
A vulnerability in the web server of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, remote a
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could all
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could all
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could all
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could all
Cisco NX-OS 4.0 through 6.1 on Nexus 1000V 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 devices and Unified Computing System (UCS) p
A vulnerability in the network stack of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could all
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an aut
A vulnerability in the CLI of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generat
Same weakness CWE-287 – Improper Authentication
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
View allShare
External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today