CVE-2020-0884: Medium severity visual studio professional 2017 vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2020
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Updated

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Visual Studio as it includes a reply URL that is not secured by SSL, aka 'Microsoft Visual Studio Spoofing Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.1<=15.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<=16.3

Event History

Mar 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0884?

CVE-2020-0884 is rated as important due to its ability to allow spoofing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0884?

To remediate CVE-2020-0884, update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2020-0884?

CVE-2020-0884 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 versions up to 15.8 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 versions up to 16.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0884?

CVE-2020-0884 is a spoofing vulnerability due to the inclusion of an unsecured reply URL.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-0884?

The potential impact of CVE-2020-0884 includes exposure to phishing attacks, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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