Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects an HP PKI ActiveX control. A remote attacker could make the control terminate a named process, causing denial of service on systems where the vulnerable control is installed and usable through legacy browser ActiveX handling. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with HP PKI ActiveX control HPPKI.ocx installed and ActiveX execution permitted. The source bundle lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so asset identification requires local inventory. Treat this as a legacy technology hygiene issue unless your organization still depends on HP PKI ActiveX workflows. Prioritize inventory and removal or upgrade on exposed endpoints, especially where ActiveX remains enabled. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for HPPKI.ocx and record file versions.; Upgrade or remove HPPKI.ocx versions before 1.2.0.1 where found.; Disable unnecessary ActiveX controls in legacy browser environments..
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- hp-pki-activex-dos(72250)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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