CVE-2020-1257: High severity visual studio vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1278, CVE-2020-1293.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1257?
CVE-2020-1257 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly handles file operations.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-1257?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (update3), Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 to 15.9), Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 to 16.6), and Microsoft Windows 10 (version 1607 to 2004) are affected by CVE-2020-1257.
How severe is CVE-2020-1257?
CVE-2020-1257 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-1257?
To fix CVE-2020-1257, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1257?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-1257 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1257