Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio



Published: 2021-05-11
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-27068
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU53119

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27068

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Visual Studio. A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 16.4.0 16.4.29519.181 - 16.9.0 16.9.31025.194

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27068


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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