Untrusted search path in Microsoft Visual Studio



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23618
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU72243

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23618

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to "gitk" on Windows executes binaries from the current working directory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into placing a malicious binary into the working directory using social engineering and trick users into running untrusted code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 16.0 - 2017 version 15.9

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-23618


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.



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