How severe is CVE-2012-0151?

CVE-2012-0151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-0151 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-0151 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0151?

CVE-2012-0151 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0151?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2012-0151 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-0151 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-0189. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).

When was CVE-2012-0151 published?

CVE-2012-0151 was published on 2012-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0151

CVE-2012-0151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-06-08). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 89% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-06-08)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-0189
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-06-08)
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2012-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Authenticode Signature Verification function in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly validate the digest of a signed portable executable (PE) file, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified file with additional content, aka "WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0151?: The Authenticode Signature Verification function in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly validate the digest of a signed portable executable (PE) file, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified file with additional content, aka "WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0151?: CVE-2012-0151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-0151 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2012-0151 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0151?: CVE-2012-0151 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2012-0151 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-0151 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-0189. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).
When was CVE-2012-0151 published?: CVE-2012-0151 was published on 2012-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:professional:*:x64:*

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