Vulnerability identifier: #VU87450
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 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
Visual Studio Code: 0.3.0 - 2020.9.114305
External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26165
http://github.com/microsoft/vscode/security/advisories/GHSA-54p6-6j68-j5vr
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.