ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2012-0151: Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
CISA federal deadline22 Jun 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-20

Required action (CISA's text)

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Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.