CVE-2021-27064: Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )
Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| >=15.0<=15.9 | ||
| >=16.0<=16.4 | ||
| >=16.6<=16.7 | ||
| >=16.8<=16.9 | ||
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | >=15.0<=15.9 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | >=16.0<=16.4 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | >=16.6<=16.7 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | >=16.8<=16.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27064?
CVE-2021-27064 is a vulnerability with the title 'Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How does CVE-2021-27064 affect Microsoft Visual Studio 2017?
CVE-2021-27064 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with versions from 15.0 to 15.9.
How does CVE-2021-27064 affect Microsoft Visual Studio 2019?
CVE-2021-27064 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 with versions from 16.0 to 16.9.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27064?
The severity of CVE-2021-27064 is high with a CVSS V3 base score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2021-27064?
To fix CVE-2021-27064, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
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