CVE-2012-4103: ethanalyzer in the fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4103 is a Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect issue where a local user could gain higher privileges through command injection in ethanalyzer. The public bundle does not identify affected versions, CVSS severity, or a specific fix, so exposure must be confirmed against Cisco’s notice. Likely limited to environments using Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect where local users can access or invoke ethanalyzer. Exact affected releases are not provided in the bundle, so inventory must be matched to Cisco guidance. Handle as a targeted infrastructure exposure review. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but privilege escalation on UCS management components can affect critical compute infrastructure. Prioritize confirmation if UCS Fabric Interconnect is present. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco’s security notice for affected versions and fixed software.; Restrict local access to UCS Fabric Interconnect management interfaces.; Review privileged and non-privileged local accounts on UCS systems..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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