CVE-2019-1211: Git for Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Git for Visual Studio when it improperly parses configuration files, aka 'Git for Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Git for Visual Studio when it improperly parses configuration files. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code in the context of another local user. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to modify Git configuration files on a system prior to a full installation of the application. The attacker would then need to convince another user on the system to execute specific Git commands. The update addresses the issue by changing the permissions required to edit configuration files.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-1211?
CVE-2019-1211 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a potential impact on user privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1211?
To fix CVE-2019-1211, update Git for Visual Studio to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-1211?
CVE-2019-1211 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 and 2019, specifically versions 15.9 and 16.0 to 16.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1211?
CVE-2019-1211 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How does CVE-2019-1211 exploit the system?
CVE-2019-1211 exploits the system by improperly parsing configuration files, which can lead to unauthorized actions.