(MS12-024) Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2653956)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0151
Advisory Date: APR 11, 2012
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a vulnerability found in the Windows Authenticode Signature Verification. The vulnerability exists in the way the said function verifies portable executable (PE) files. An attacker must successfully exploit a signed executable file to be able to use this vulnerability. Once exploited, an attacker can execute code on the affected system.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1