CVE-2020-0601

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Microsoft Windows - CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Spoof Code-Signing Certificate2020-01-15 · local · windows

Impact

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'.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• CISA KEV catalog
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155960/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155961/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0601
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155960/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155961/CurveBall-Microsoft-Windows-CryptoAPI-Spoofing-Proof-Of-Concept.html
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0601
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0601