Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6501
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6501
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.13%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 83 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6501
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-6501
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-6501
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72250
HP PKI ActiveX control denial of service CVE-2012-6501 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51341
HP PKI ActiveX Control Denial of Service Vulnerability
Products affected by CVE-2012-6501
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:pki_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*