#VU16871 Information disclosure in Visual Studio - CVE-2019-0537

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16871

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0537

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Visual Studio improperly discloses arbitrary file contents if the victim opens a malicious .vscontent file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a malicious .vscontent file using a vulnerable version of Visual Studio and view arbitrary file contents from the computer where the victim launched Visual Studio.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 2010 Service Pack 1, 2012 Update 4

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0537

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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.