Is CVE-2012-0151 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-0151 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-0151 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-0151 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0151?

CVE-2012-0151 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2012-0151

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:89.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official 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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Authenticode Signature Verification Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A flaw in the Authenticode Signature Verification function (WinVerifyTrust) in Microsoft Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code. This is a critical vulnerability due to its high EPSS score of 0.89010, indicating a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. User interaction is required for remote attackers to execute code.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this Authenticode verification flaw. Educate users on the risks of opening untrusted signed portable executable files.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0151 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2012-0151 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.