CVE-2024-29060: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 16.11.37 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 15.9.63 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 17.6.16 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 17.8.11 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 17.4.20 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 17.10.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29060?
CVE-2024-29060 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29060?
To fix CVE-2024-29060, update to the latest version of Visual Studio as specified in Microsoft’s release notes.
Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2024-29060?
CVE-2024-29060 affects Visual Studio 2017 (15.9), 2019 (16.11), and 2022 (17.6, 17.8, and 17.10) versions.
What can happen if CVE-2024-29060 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-29060 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-29060?
Yes, Microsoft provides patches for CVE-2024-29060 through its update system for all affected Visual Studio versions.