Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-41034 CVE-2022-41083 CVE-2022-41042 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-264 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Visual Studio Code Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers Jupyter Extension for Visual Studio Code Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU68171
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41034
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Visual Studio Code. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVisual Studio Code: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41034
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU68173
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41083
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Visual Studio Code, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsJupyter Extension for Visual Studio Code: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41083
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU68175
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41042
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Visual Studio Code. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVisual Studio Code: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41042
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
