CVE-2020-1343 : Security Advisory and Response

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code Live Share Extension when it exposes tokens in plain text, aka 'Visual Studio Code Live Share Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-1343

This CVE relates to an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft Visual Studio Code Live Share extension.

What is CVE-2020-1343?

It is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code Live Share Extension that exposes tokens in plain text.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1343

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized users gaining access to sensitive information such as tokens and potentially compromising user data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1343

The technical details and implications of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Information Disclosure
Description: Exposes tokens in plain text

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code Live Share extension
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected Version: Unspecified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information by intercepting plain text tokens.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or uninstall the affected Visual Studio Code Live Share Extension until a patch is available.
Avoid sharing sensitive information during live sharing sessions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update extensions and software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Encrypt sensitive data to prevent exposure in case of security breaches.

Patching and Updates

Check for updates from Microsoft to address this vulnerability in the Live Share extension.