SB20241112128 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension
Published: November 12, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241112128
Severity
High
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) Trust Boundary Violation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49050)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to trust boundary violation in Visual Studio Code Python Extension. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.