CVE-2020-17100
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17100 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2017 | >= 15.0, <= 15.9 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.0, <= 16.6 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | 16.8 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17100Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17100Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17100?
Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-17100?
CVE-2020-17100 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17100?
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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Are you affected by CVE-2020-17100?
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