What is CVE-2021-1639?

CVE-2021-1639 is a vulnerability in Visual Studio Code that allows remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2021-1639?

CVE-2021-1639 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2021-1639?

CVE-2021-1639 affects Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 to 15.9) and Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 to 16.8).

How can I fix CVE-2021-1639?

To fix CVE-2021-1639, update your Visual Studio software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1639?

More information about CVE-2021-1639 can be found at the following link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1639

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1639

high

7.8

25/2/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-1639: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Feb 25 2021(Updated: )

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	>=15.0<=15.9
	>=16.0<=16.8

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017	>=15.0<=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019	>=16.0<=16.8
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1639

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1639

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1639?
CVE-2021-1639 is a vulnerability in Visual Studio Code that allows remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-1639?
CVE-2021-1639 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2021-1639?
CVE-2021-1639 affects Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 to 15.9) and Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 to 16.8).
How can I fix CVE-2021-1639?
To fix CVE-2021-1639, update your Visual Studio software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1639?
More information about CVE-2021-1639 can be found at the following link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1639

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