CVE-2023-36759
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2023-36759 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.0, < 16.11.30 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.2.0, < 17.2.19 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.4.0, < 17.4.11 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.6.0, < 17.6.7 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.7.0, < 17.7.4 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36759Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36759?
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36759?
CVE-2023-36759 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36759?
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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