CVE-2024-26165: Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2024
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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<1.87.2

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26165?

CVE-2024-26165 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Visual Studio Code.

2

How does CVE-2024-26165 affect users?

CVE-2024-26165 allows an attacker to gain elevated permissions which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-26165?

To remediate CVE-2024-26165, users should update Visual Studio Code to the latest version beyond 1.87.2.

4

What versions of Visual Studio Code are affected by CVE-2024-26165?

Versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Code prior to 1.87.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-26165.

5

What is the recommended action for organizations using Visual Studio Code in light of CVE-2024-26165?

Organizations should prioritize updating Visual Studio Code to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-26165.

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