Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio



| Updated: 2024-10-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-29060
CVE-2024-30052
CWE-ID CWE-254
CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU91701

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29060

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 15.0 26228.04 - 17.10.1 17.10.34928.147

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Protection mechanism failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU91699

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30052

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 15.0 26228.04 - 17.10.1 17.10.34928.147

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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