CVE-2019-0537

Name: CVE-2019-0537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-08T21:29:00.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0537 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Visual Studio improperly discloses arbitrary file contents if the victim opens a malicious .vscontent file, aka "Microsoft Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.. EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Visual Studio improperly discloses arbitrary file contents if the victim opens a malicious .vscontent file, aka "Microsoft Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.61%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2010	Sp1
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2012	Update 5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0537Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0537Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0537?

How severe is CVE-2019-0537?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-0537 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0537?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST