CVE-2021-27064: Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
4 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:32 PM
Data Sourced
07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-27064?
CVE-2021-27064 is a vulnerability with the title 'Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-27064?
To fix CVE-2021-27064, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.