Vulnerability identifier: #VU25968
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due Microsoft Visual Studio includes a reply URL that is not secured by SSL. A remote attacker can intercept the access tokens and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Visual Studio: 15.9, 16.0.0 16.0.28729.10, 16.4.0 16.4.29519.181
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0884
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.