CVE-2012-0151: Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 10 2012(Updated: )
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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/81135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48581
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026906
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-024
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15594
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0151
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0151?
CVE-2012-0151 has a severity rating of important, which indicates it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0151?
To fix CVE-2012-0151, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0151?
CVE-2012-0151 affects several versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server editions.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0151 enable?
CVE-2012-0151 enables user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-0151?
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2012-0151, making it crucial to apply patches as soon as they are available.
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