CVE-2024-29060: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2024
·
Updated

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.63
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.37
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.4<17.4.20
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.6<17.6.16
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8<17.8.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10<17.10.2
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
16.11.37
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
15.9.63
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.6
17.6.16
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
17.8.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.4
17.4.20
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
17.10.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.11.37
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.9.63
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.6.16
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.8.11
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.4.20
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.10.2

Event History

Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29060?

CVE-2024-29060 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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