How severe is CVE-2012-6533?

CVE-2012-6533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6533?

CVE-2012-6533 primarily affects Symantec Pgp Desktop. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6533?

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

When was CVE-2012-6533 published?

CVE-2012-6533 was published on 2013-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6533

CVE-2012-6533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pgp Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Pgp Desktop
Published: 2013-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in pgpwded.sys in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x and Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP1 on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6533?: Buffer overflow in pgpwded.sys in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x and Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP1 on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2012-6533?: CVE-2012-6533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6533?: CVE-2012-6533 primarily affects Symantec Pgp Desktop. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6533 published?: CVE-2012-6533 was published on 2013-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.0:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.1:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.2:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.3:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.0:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.1:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.2:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.2.0:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.2.1:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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