CVE-2023-21779— Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Visual Studio Code是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开源的代码编辑器。 Microsoft Visual Studio Code存在安全漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以远程执行代码。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-21779
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
可信数据的反序列化
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Visual Studio Code 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Visual Studio Code是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开源的代码编辑器。 Microsoft Visual Studio Code存在安全漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以远程执行代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | 1.0.0 ~ 1.74.3 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-21779 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2023-01-10 · 98 CVEs total
| CVE-2023-21732 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft ODBC Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21674 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21676 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21742 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21744 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21549 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows SMB Witness Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21681 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21546 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21548 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21543 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21679 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21555 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21556 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21535 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21762 | 8.0 HIGH | Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21745 | 8.0 HIGH | Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21747 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21746 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21678 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21737 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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