Vulnerability identifier: #VU54792

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34479

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio Code
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the Microsoft Visual Studio. A local attacker can spoof page content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio Code: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34479

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.