CVE-2025-21178: Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 14, 2025
·Updated
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015=3
Microsoft Visual Studio 2013=5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.69
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.43
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.6.0<17.6.22
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.8.0<17.8.17
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.12.0<17.12.4
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.8
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.6
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.12
Remediation
Event History
Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:33 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:36 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21178?
CVE-2025-21178 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Visual Studio.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21178?
To fix CVE-2025-21178, you need to update to the latest version of Visual Studio 2017 or 2019 as specified in the Microsoft release notes.
3
Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2025-21178?
CVE-2025-21178 affects Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9, Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11, and specific versions of Visual Studio 2022.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21178?
CVE-2025-21178 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute malicious code on the target system.
5
What should I do if I can't update Visual Studio due to compatibility issues?
If you cannot update Visual Studio due to compatibility issues, you should assess the risk and consider mitigating controls until you can apply the necessary updates.