Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Visual Studio Code allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN91151862/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/srd/2018/04/04/triaging-a-dll-planting-vulneVendor Advisory
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN91151862/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/srd/2018/04/04/triaging-a-dll-planting-vulneVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0597?
CVE-2018-0597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Visual Studio Code allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2018-0597?
CVE-2018-0597 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio Code.