CVE-2020-1416
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.86%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1416 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 5.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Storage Explorer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Typescript | All versions |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2017 | >= 15.0, < 15.9.25 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.0, < 16.0.16 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.1, < 16.4.11 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.5, < 16.6.4 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | < 1.47.1 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1416Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1416Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1416?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1416?
CVE-2020-1416 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1416?
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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