CVE-2021-43907 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2021-43907, a Critical rated vulnerability in Visual Studio Code WSL Extension allowing remote code execution. Find mitigation steps and updates.
Visual Studio Code WSL Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was published by Microsoft on December 15, 2021. It has a CVSS base score of 9.8.
Understanding CVE-2021-43907
This CVE is related to a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Visual Studio Code WSL Extension.
What is CVE-2021-43907?
The CVE-2021-43907 involves a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
The Impact of CVE-2021-43907
The impact of this vulnerability is categorized as Critical, with a base severity score of 9.8.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-43907
This section covers technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through the Visual Studio Code WSL Extension.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: Microsoft
- Product: Visual Studio Code WSL Extension
- Platforms: Unknown
- Versions Affected: up to 0.63.11
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious code on systems running the affected versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Actions to mitigate the CVE-2021-43907 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Visual Studio Code WSL Extension to version 0.63.11 or higher
- Monitor for any suspicious activities on the system
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and extensions
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Microsoft has released a patch addressing this vulnerability