Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-36794

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.2
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.4
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio allows an attacker to execute remote code on the affected system. This could potentially lead to full system compromise. Users are strongly urged to apply recommended updates to safeguard against potential exploits. For detailed information and mitigation strategies, consult the official vendor advisory.

Affected Version(s)

.NET 6.0 Unknown 6.0.0 < 6.0.24

.NET 7.0 Unknown 7.0.0 < 7.0.13

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 2.0.0 < 3.0.30729.8957

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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