Denial of Service Vulnerability in HP PKI ActiveX Control
CVE-2012-6501

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
Pki Activex Control
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2013

Summary

The HP PKI ActiveX control (HPPKI.ocx) prior to version 1.2.0.1 was found to possess a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service. This can be accomplished by exploiting the KillProcess method, where attackers can terminate processes using the partial or full name of the targeted process. This vulnerability creates a significant security concern, as it may lead to system instability or disruption of services.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/47122
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://www.osvdb.org/78272
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51341
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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