Vulnerability identifier: #VU47619
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-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads a Jupyter notebook file. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Visual Studio Code: All versions
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16977
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.