What is CVE-2020-0900?

CVE-2020-0900 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists in the Visual Studio Extension Installer Service.

How does CVE-2020-0900 affect Microsoft Visual Studio?

CVE-2020-0900 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Visual Studio including 2015, 2017, and 2019.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0900?

CVE-2020-0900 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

How can I fix CVE-2020-0900?

To fix CVE-2020-0900, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0900?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-0900 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0900).

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CVE-2020-0900

medium

5.5

15/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-0900

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Visual Studio Extension Installer Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Visual Studio Extension Installer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015	=update_3
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017	=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019	=16.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019	=16.4
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019	=16.5.0

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0900

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0900?
CVE-2020-0900 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists in the Visual Studio Extension Installer Service.
How does CVE-2020-0900 affect Microsoft Visual Studio?
CVE-2020-0900 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Visual Studio including 2015, 2017, and 2019.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0900?
CVE-2020-0900 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2020-0900?
To fix CVE-2020-0900, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0900?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-0900 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0900).

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