CVE-2012-4114: The fabric-interconnect KVM module in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not encrypt video data, whi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco UCS fabric-interconnect KVM video traffic is described as unencrypted. An attacker positioned between the KVM client and server could view console display content or alter the traffic stream. The provided sources do not include affected versions, CVSS scoring, or confirmed fix details. Exposure is most likely in Cisco UCS environments using fabric-interconnect KVM where management or KVM traffic crosses networks an attacker could access. Version-level scope is not provided in the source bundle. Treat as a targeted infrastructure confidentiality and integrity risk. Prioritize review where UCS KVM access handles sensitive server consoles or traverses less-trusted networks. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco guidance for affected releases and vendor-recommended remediation.; Restrict UCS KVM and management access to trusted administrative networks.; Avoid exposing KVM paths on shared, guest, or untrusted network segments..

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

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