CVE-2012-6501 json
The KillProcess method in the HP PKI ActiveX control (HPPKI.ocx) before 1.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kill…
published 2013-01-12 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-6351
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The KillProcess method in the HP PKI ActiveX control (HPPKI.ocx) before 1.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kill process) via the partial or full name of a process.
Exploit prediction
2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/47122
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/78272
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/51341
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/72250
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-6501
- NVD CVE-2012-6501
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