CVE-2020-0810: High severity microsoft visual studio professional 2015 vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system.An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system.The update addresses the vulnerability by not permitting Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector to create files in arbitrary locations., aka 'Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0810?
CVE-2020-0810 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-0810?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019 are affected by CVE-2020-0810.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0810?
CVE-2020-0810 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-0810?
To exploit CVE-2020-0810, an attacker would first need to log on to the system and then run a specially crafted application.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-0810?
Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address the vulnerability in affected software.