CVE-2020-0601
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Priority: 0.00
BB Relevance:
0/100
Published: N/A
Modified: N/A
First seen: 2026-10-29
Status: pending_score
Description
Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) contains a spoofing vulnerability in the way it 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. A successful exploit could also allow the attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt confidential information on user connections to the affected software. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of CurveBall.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Vendor / Product
Microsoft — Windows
Date Added
2021-11-03
Remediation Due
2022-05-03
Reference CISA's ED 20-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-02-mitigate-windows-vulnerabilities-january-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0601