CVE-2012-4092

Vulnerability

The management interface in the Central Software component of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) does not properly validate the identity of vCenter consoles. This allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a vCenter identity and access the inter-device data stream. Affected versions are not specified in the available reference [1], but the bug is tracked as CSCtk00683.

Exploitation

An attacker must be in a man-in-the-middle position on the network between the UCS management interface and a vCenter console. The attacker spoofs the identity of a legitimate vCenter, thereby gaining the ability to intercept or modify the data stream between the devices.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows the attacker to read or modify the inter-device data stream, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information or manipulation of UCS management operations.

Mitigation

As of the publication date, no mitigation details have been disclosed in the available reference [1]. It is recommended to consult the Cisco Security Advisory for updates on fixes or workarounds.