CVE-2021-42319: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.11.6 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.9.13 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 15.9.41 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.7.21
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42319?
CVE-2021-42319 is a Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-42319?
CVE-2021-42319 has a severity rating of medium.
Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2021-42319?
CVE-2021-42319 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 to 15.9) and Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 to 16.11).
How can I fix CVE-2021-42319?
To fix CVE-2021-42319, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42319?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-42319 at the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42319