Linux Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2024-43601

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Visual Studio Code For Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Visual Studio Code for Linux. This issue allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through malicious input processed by the application. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation of this vulnerability. Security measures should also be implemented to restrict untrusted code execution, particularly for development environments.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Studio Code for Linux Unknown 1.0.0 < 1.94.1

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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