How severe is CVE-2012-2010?

CVE-2012-2010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2010?

CVE-2012-2010 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2010 published?

CVE-2012-2010 was published on 2012-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2010

CVE-2012-2010 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Openvms
Published: 2012-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ACMELOGIN implementation in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and 8.4 on the Alpha platform, and 8.3, 8.3-1H1, and 8.4 on the Itanium platform, when the SYS$ACM system service is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2010?: The ACMELOGIN implementation in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and 8.4 on the Alpha platform, and 8.3, 8.3-1H1, and 8.4 on the Itanium platform, when the SYS$ACM system service is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2010?: CVE-2012-2010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2010?: CVE-2012-2010 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2010 published?: CVE-2012-2010 was published on 2012-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3-1h1:*:integrity_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.4:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.4:*:itanium:*:*:*:*:*

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