Microsoft (WinVerifyTrust function) Data Breach
Microsoft (WinVerifyTrust function) experienced a data breach that was reported on January 10, 2022. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the WinVerifyTrust function handles Windows Authenticode signature verification for PE files.
Key Facts
- Organization
- Microsoft (WinVerifyTrust function)
- Date Reported
- January 10, 2022
- Incident Type
- web app exploit
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 5/10
- Confidence Level
- high
- Tags
Source
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Understanding web app exploit Incidents
Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.