SB2023091324 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 



SB2023091324 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Published: September 13, 2023 Updated: September 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091324
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36742)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Visual Studio Code. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.