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

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2022-06-08 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2012-0151
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-06-08
Due Date:
2022-06-22
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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

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