CVE-2020-0601

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

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'.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows
PublishedJan 14, 2020
First seenJan 14, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-295CWE-295

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: May 3, 2022
Update
  • golang go1.12.16, 1.13.7 or later
  • stdlib1.12.16, 1.13.7 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_10_1507No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1607No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1709No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1803No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1809No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1903No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1909No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_1803No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_1903No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_1909No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2016No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2019No range specified—
golang go1.12 ≤ v < 1.12.16, 1.13 ≤ v < 1.13.71.12.16, 1.13.7
stdlibGov < 1.12.16, 1.13.0-0 ≤ v < 1.13.71.12.16, 1.13.7

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CVE-2020-0601 · Microsoft Windows · Dark Radar