CVE-2023-21815: Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015=3
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2013=5
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.52
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.24
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.0<17.0.19
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.2<17.2.13
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.4<17.4.5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.4
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.2
Patch available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.0
Patch available

Remediation

Patch Available

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21815

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21815?

CVE-2023-21815 is a Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21815?

CVE-2023-21815 has a severity value of 7.8 (Critical).

3

Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2023-21815?

CVE-2023-21815 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 (versions 17.2, 17.4, and 17.0), Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.9), Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.11), and Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (version 3).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21815 in Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2?

To fix CVE-2023-21815 in Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, you can download the patch from the following URL: [https://my.visualstudio.com/Downloads?q=Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2](https://my.visualstudio.com/Downloads?q=Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21815?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21815 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website: [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21815](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21815).

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