CVE-2022-38020: Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2022
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Updated

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Event History

Sep 13, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38020?

CVE-2022-38020 is a Visual Studio Code vulnerability that allows elevation of privilege.

2

How can the Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability be exploited?

The Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38020?

The severity of CVE-2022-38020 is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

4

How can I fix the Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability?

To fix the Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Visual Studio Code.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38020?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38020 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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