Input validation error in Visual Studio - CVE-2019-0546
Published: January 8, 2019 / Updated: January 8, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16872
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0546
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Visual Studio when the C++ compiler improperly handles specific combinations of C++ constructs. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file which was compiled with an affected version of Visual Studio
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Visual Studio
How to mitigate CVE-2019-0546
Install updates from vendor's website.