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CVE-2012-0151 - Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Windows

Date Added:2022-06-08Due Date:2022-06-22

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

The Authenticode Signature Verification function in Microsoft Windows (WinVerifyTrust) does not properly validate the digest of a signed portable executable (PE) file, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0151