CVE-2019-0728

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it process environment variables after opening a project, aka 'Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 11.57% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Visual Studio Code

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106913	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0728	patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/30/4	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Apr/38	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0728?: CVE-2019-0728 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0728?: To fix CVE-2019-0728, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-0728 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-0728 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0728?: CVE-2019-0728 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

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