Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio
CVE-2020-0899

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Version 16.5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Version 15.9 (includes 15.1 - 15.8)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Version 16.4 (includes 16.0 - 16.3)
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-0899?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability occurs within the Microsoft Visual Studio updater service, where improper file permission handling can be exploited. Attackers with authenticated access to the system may execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, thereby compromising the integrity of the affected system. This poses significant risks if exploited, as it allows unauthorized actions and potential data breaches, underscoring the necessity for timely updates and patch management.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.1 - 15.8) = unspecified

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 16.0

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.4 (includes 16.0 - 16.3) = unspecified

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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