CVE-2024-49044: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.6
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.6.0<17.6.21
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8.0<17.8.16
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.11.0<17.11.6
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49044?
CVE-2024-49044 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Visual Studio.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49044?
To fix CVE-2024-49044, you should apply the latest patches for Visual Studio 2022 versions 17.6, 17.8, or 17.10.
3
Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2024-49044?
CVE-2024-49044 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 versions 17.6, 17.8, and 17.10.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49044?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-49044 aside from applying the available updates.
5
What should I do if I cannot update Visual Studio for CVE-2024-49044?
If you cannot update Visual Studio, you should limit the use of affected features until a patch can be applied.