Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-1192

First published: Thu May 21 2020(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads workspace settings from a notebook file, aka 'Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1171.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Visual Studio Code<2020.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1192?

    CVE-2020-1192 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1192?

    To fix CVE-2020-1192, upgrade to Visual Studio Code version 2020.5.0 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-1192?

    CVE-2020-1192 affects the Visual Studio Code Python extension prior to version 2020.5.0.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1192?

    CVE-2020-1192 is a remote code execution vulnerability.

  • Who is the vendor for the CVE-2020-1192 vulnerability?

    The vendor for CVE-2020-1192 is Microsoft.

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