CVE-2021-42319: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 2021
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Updated

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<=16.11

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42319?

CVE-2021-42319 is a Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-42319?

CVE-2021-42319 has a severity rating of medium.

3

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).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42319?

To fix CVE-2021-42319, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

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

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