How severe is CVE-2012-6501?

CVE-2012-6501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6501?

CVE-2012-6501 affects Hp Pki Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6501?

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

When was CVE-2012-6501 published?

CVE-2012-6501 was published on 2013-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6501

CVE-2012-6501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Pki Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Pki Activex Control
Published: 2013-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-6501?: CVE-2012-6501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6501?: CVE-2012-6501 affects Hp Pki Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6501 published?: CVE-2012-6501 was published on 2013-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:pki_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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