Vulnerability identifier: #VU68173

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41083

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jupyter Extension for Visual Studio Code
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Visual Studio Code, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Jupyter Extension for Visual Studio Code: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41083

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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.