CVE-2024-20656: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 09 2024(Updated: )
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | =17.2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8) | =15.9 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 | =3 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | =17.4 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) | =16.11 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2015-update3 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | >=15.0<15.9.59 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | >=16.0<16.11.33 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.2<17.2.23 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.4<17.4.15 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.6<17.6.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20656?
CVE-2024-20656 has been categorized with a high severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
What versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2024-20656?
CVE-2024-20656 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022, specifically certain versions like 15.9, 16.11, 17.2, and 17.4.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20656?
To fix CVE-2024-20656, update Visual Studio to the latest version corresponding to your installation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20656?
CVE-2024-20656 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability which can allow attackers to execute code with higher permissions.
Can CVE-2024-20656 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-20656 is not known to be exploitable remotely; it typically requires local access to the system.
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