CVE-2019-0537
First published: Tue Jan 08 2019(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Visual Studio improperly discloses arbitrary file contents if the victim opens a malicious .vscontent file, aka "Microsoft Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2012-update_5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-0537?
CVE-2019-0537 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio that allows arbitrary file contents to be disclosed if a user opens a malicious .vscontent file.
How does CVE-2019-0537 affect Microsoft Visual Studio?
CVE-2019-0537 affects Microsoft Visual Studio by improperly disclosing arbitrary file contents when a user opens a malicious .vscontent file.
How severe is CVE-2019-0537?
CVE-2019-0537 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2019-0537?
CVE-2019-0537 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 SP1 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Update 5.
How can I fix CVE-2019-0537?
To fix CVE-2019-0537, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio.
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