Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it exposes a debug listener to users of a local computer, aka 'Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | < 1.39 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1414PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1414PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1414?
CVE-2019-1414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it exposes a debug listener to users of a local computer, aka 'Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1414?
CVE-2019-1414 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-2019-1414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio Code.