CVE-2012-0151

Known Exploited

Description

The Authenticode Signature Verification function in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly validate the digest of a signed portable executable (PE) file, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified file with additional content, aka "WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 89.38% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026906 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://osvdb.org/81135 vdb entry broken link
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/48581 third party advisory broken link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-024 patch vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15594 vdb entry signature broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0151?
CVE-2012-0151 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0151?
To fix CVE-2012-0151, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0151 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2012-0151 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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