CVE-2020-17150 : What You Need to Know

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was published on December 8, 2020, with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

Understanding CVE-2020-17150

This CVE involves a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code TS-Lint Extension.

What is CVE-2020-17150?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17150

The impact is rated as HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8, posing a significant threat to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17150

The vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Remote Code Execution
Severity: High (CVSS Base Score: 7.8)

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Visual Studio Code TS-Lint Extension
Version: 1.0.0 (and earlier)
Platforms: Unknown

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious code on the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-17150 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Visual Studio Code TS-Lint Extension to the latest version.
Monitor for any suspicious activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and extensions to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly to address the vulnerability.