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CVE-2021-28448: Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-28448?

    CVE-2021-28448 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-28448?

    To fix CVE-2021-28448, update Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools to version 1.3.0 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-28448 have on my system?

    CVE-2021-28448 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on systems using vulnerable versions of the Kubernetes Tools extension.

  • Is CVE-2021-28448 specific to any operating systems?

    CVE-2021-28448 affects any operating system running vulnerable versions of Visual Studio Code Kubernetes Tools.

  • How can I check if my version of Kubernetes Tools is vulnerable to CVE-2021-28448?

    You can check your version of Kubernetes Tools in Visual Studio Code and confirm it is below 1.3.0 to determine vulnerability to CVE-2021-28448.

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