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CVE-2020-0601

HIGH 8.1

Our Analysis: General Purpose

Our model has classified this vulnerability as relevant to General Purpose Systems, helping your team prioritize efforts effectively.

Published Date January 14, 2020
Last Modified October 29, 2025
CVSS Vector Not Available

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'.

Potentially Affected Vendors