SB2024100923 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino



SB2024100923 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino

Published: October 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100923
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43488)

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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 bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function in Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.