CVE-2023-21779: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2023
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Updated

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.74.3
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Event History

Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21779?

CVE-2023-21779 is a Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-21779?

CVE-2023-21779 has a severity rating of high with a value of 7.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-21779?

The affected software is Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21779?

To fix CVE-2023-21779, update Visual Studio Code to the latest version available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21779?

More information about CVE-2023-21779 can be found on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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