CVE-2020-1278: 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-2020-1257, CVE-2020-1293.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1278?
CVE-2020-1278 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly handles file operations.
How severe is CVE-2020-1278?
CVE-2020-1278 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1278?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (Update 3), Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (15.0 to 15.9), Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (16.0 to 16.6), Microsoft Windows 10 (1607 to 2004), Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (1803 to 2004), and Microsoft Windows Server 2019 are affected by CVE-2020-1278.
How can I fix CVE-2020-1278?
To fix CVE-2020-1278, it is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1278?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-1278 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page at https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1278.