SB20250211120 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 



SB20250211120 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Published: February 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250211120
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24039)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in Visual Studio Code. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.