Vulnerability identifier: #VU22665
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-65
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of hardlinks when extincting archived files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, convince the victim into downloading a malicious package and execute arbitrary code in the context of local system.
Note, this vulnerability was introduced due to presence of two vulnerable NPM packages:
tar
fstream
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Visual Studio: 15.9, 16.0.0 16.0.28729.10, 16.3.0 16.3.29318.209
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1425
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.