Windows CryptoAPI Spoofing Vulnerability - CVE-2020-0601ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:60618 | Date: (C)2020-01-15 (M)2024-03-06 |
Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: windows |
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. The user would have no way of knowing the file was malicious, because the digital signature would appear to be from a trusted provider.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 security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring that Windows CryptoAPI completely validates ECC certificates.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server |
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |