How severe is CVE-2012-6646?

CVE-2012-6646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-6646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6646?

CVE-2012-6646 primarily affects F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6646?

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

When was CVE-2012-6646 published?

CVE-2012-6646 was published on 2014-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6646

CVE-2012-6646 is a low-severity vulnerability in F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure Anti-virus
Published: 2014-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

F-Secure Anti-Virus, Safe Anywhere, and PSB Workstation Security before 11500 for Mac OS X allows local users to disable the Mac OS X firewall via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6646?: F-Secure Anti-Virus, Safe Anywhere, and PSB Workstation Security before 11500 for Mac OS X allows local users to disable the Mac OS X firewall via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-6646?: CVE-2012-6646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6646?: CVE-2012-6646 primarily affects F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6646 published?: CVE-2012-6646 was published on 2014-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/labs_global/fsc-2012-2

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:anti-virus:-:-:-:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:psb_workstation_security:-:-:-:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:safe_anywhere:-:-:-:*:*:macos:*:*

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