CVE-2019-0809: High severity visual studio professional 2017 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 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'.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017=15.9
Remediation
Event History
Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-0809?
CVE-2019-0809 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9.
4
What happens if CVE-2019-0809 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2019-0809 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
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.