Vulnerability Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads a Jupyter notebook file. 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.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a target to open a specially crafted file in Visual Studio Code with the Python extension installed.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way Visual Studio Code Python extension renders notebook content.</p>
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio Code | - |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1697PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1697PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16977?
CVE-2020-16977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code when the Python extension loads a Jupyter notebook file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitr...
How severe is CVE-2020-16977?
CVE-2020-16977 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio Code.