Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it process environment variables after opening a project. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a target to clone a repository and open it in Visual Studio Code. Attacker-specified code would execute when the target opened the integrated terminal. The update address the vulnerability by modifying the way Visual Studio Code handles environment variables.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | < 0.24.0 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0604PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0604PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-0604?
CVE-2020-0604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when it process environment variables after opening a project. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arb...
How severe is CVE-2020-0604?
CVE-2020-0604 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-2020-0604?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio Code.