CVE-2019-1414: High severity visual studio code vulnerability

Published Jan 24, 2020
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it exposes a debug listener to users of a local computer, aka 'Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.39

Event History

Jan 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1414?

CVE-2019-1414 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Visual Studio Code that exposes a debug listener to users of a local computer.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-1414?

CVE-2019-1414 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1414?

Microsoft Visual Studio Code versions up to 1.39 are affected by CVE-2019-1414.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-1414?

To fix CVE-2019-1414, it is recommended to update to a version of Microsoft Visual Studio Code that is higher than 1.39.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1414?

More information about CVE-2019-1414 can be found at the following link: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1414)

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