CVE-2025-24998: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )
<p>Uncontrolled search path element in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | =16.11 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | =15.9 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.10 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.12 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24998?
CVE-2025-24998 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24998?
To fix CVE-2025-24998, you should update to the latest version of Visual Studio that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2025-24998?
CVE-2025-24998 affects Visual Studio 2019 versions up to 16.10, Visual Studio 2022, and Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-24998?
Authorized users of the affected versions of Visual Studio may be vulnerable to CVE-2025-24998, enabling them to elevate privileges locally.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24998?
CVE-2025-24998 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within Visual Studio.
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