#VU68175 Information disclosure in Visual Studio Code - CVE-2022-41042

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68175

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41042

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Visual Studio Code. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio Code: All versions

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41042

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Q & A

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.