CVE-2020-0601 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
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, legiti
| CVE ID | CVE-2020-0601 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI Spoofing Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Remediation due | 2022-05-03 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Description | 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-i |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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