SB2020101363 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Published: October 13, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020101363
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16977)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads a Jupyter notebook file. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.