Unified Computing System
CVE-2012-4116
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt KVM media traffic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently complete the authentication process for a server connection, by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtr72970.
AnalysisAI
The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt KVM media traffic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently complete. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt KVM media traffic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently complete the authentication process for a server connection, by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtr72970. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Computing System.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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