7.8
CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-0809

First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Visual Studio C++ Redistributable Installer improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files, aka 'Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Visual Studio Professional 2017=15.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0809?

    CVE-2019-0809 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-0809?

    To fix CVE-2019-0809, you should update the Visual Studio C++ Redistributable Installer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-0809?

    CVE-2019-0809 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9.

  • What happens if CVE-2019-0809 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2019-0809 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0809?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-0809, so updating the software is the recommended action.

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