CVE-2020-0601: Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Jan 14, 2020
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Updated

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'.

Other sources

Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) contains a spoofing vulnerability in the way it 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. A successful exploit could also allow the attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt confidential information on user connections to the affected software. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of CurveBall.

CISA

Affected Software

41 affected components
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
All of the following
Any of the following
Golang Go>=1.12<1.12.16
Golang Go>=1.13<1.13.7
Microsoft Windows
Golang Go>=1.12<1.12.16
Golang Go>=1.13<1.13.7
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows Server 1803
Microsoft Windows Server 1903
Microsoft Windows Server 1909

Event History

Jan 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-0601?

CVE-2020-0601 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) that allows for spoofing of Elliptic Curve Cryptography certificates.

2

How does the CVE-2020-0601 vulnerability work?

An attacker can use a spoofed code-signing certificate to sign a malicious executable, making it appear legitimate by bypassing Windows validation checks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-0601?

Anyone using Microsoft Windows is potentially affected by CVE-2020-0601.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0601?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-0601 is high.

5

How can I mitigate the CVE-2020-0601 vulnerability?

Follow the instructions provided by Microsoft in their security advisory and apply the necessary security updates.

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