SB20240611229 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29060)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling extensions. A remote attacker can trick the victim to install a malicious extension and execute arbitrary code on the system.

2) Protection mechanism failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30052)

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can trick victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-29060
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-30052