CVE-2021-27068: Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 11, 2021
·Updated
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.4.22
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.5.0<16.7.15
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.8.0<16.9.5
Remediation
Event History
May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27068?
CVE-2021-27068 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a high risk of exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-27068?
To fix CVE-2021-27068, users should update their Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 to the latest available version.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 are affected by CVE-2021-27068?
CVE-2021-27068 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 versions from 16.0 to 16.9.5, excluding any version beyond 16.9.5.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-27068?
CVE-2021-27068 is categorized as a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
5
What can be the potential impact of CVE-2021-27068?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-27068 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.