CVE-2020-0601
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2020-01-14 23:11
Modified
2024-08-04 06:11
Severity ?
EPSS score ?
Summary
A spoofing vulnerability exists in the way Windows CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) validates Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) certificates.An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by using a spoofed code-signing certificate to sign a malicious executable, making it appear the file was from a trusted, legitimate source, aka 'Windows CryptoAPI Spoofing Vulnerability'.
References
| ▼ | URL | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| secure@microsoft.com | http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155960/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| secure@microsoft.com | http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155961/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| secure@microsoft.com | https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0601 | Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
CISA Known exploited vulnerability
Data from the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2021-11-03
Due date: 2020-01-29
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: Reference CISA's ED 20-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-02-mitigate-windows-vulnerabilities-january-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0601
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