CVE-2012-0151
Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
88.8%
p100
KEV
YES
Jun 8, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
83.5%EPSS · 30 days88.8%
2026-08-022026-08-30
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 22, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0151
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