CVE-2023-40012

uthenticode EKU validation bypass

Description

uthenticode is a small cross-platform library for partially verifying Authenticode digital signatures. Versions of uthenticode prior to the 2.x series did not check Extended Key Usages in certificates, in violation of the Authenticode X.509 certificate profile. As a result, a malicious user could produce a "signed" PE file that uthenticode would verify and consider valid using an X.509 certificate that isn't entitled to produce code signatures (e.g., a SSL certificate). By design, uthenticode does not perform full-chain validation. However, the absence of EKU validation was an unintended oversight. The 2.0.0 release series includes EKU checks. There are no workarounds to this vulnerability.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: trailofbits uthenticode
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40012?
CVE-2023-40012 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40012?
To fix CVE-2023-40012, 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-2023-40012 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40012 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40012?
CVE-2023-40012 affects trailofbits uthenticode.
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