CVE-2024-43601: Visual Studio Code for Linux Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.8)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Remote Code Execution

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

Less Likely

Patch Tuesday

2024-Oct

Released

2024-10-08

Last Updated

2024-12-27

EPSS Score

0.43% (percentile: 62.3%)

FAQ

According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution? The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer.

Affected Products (1)

Developer Tools

• Visual Studio Code for Linux

Security Updates (1)

• Release Notes

Acknowledgments

InvisibleMeerkat with https://www.kalmarunionen.dk/, Martin.JM

Revision History

• 2024-10-08: Information published.
• 2024-11-08: Updated the CVSS score and corrected FAQs. This is an informational change only.
• 2024-12-27: Clarified that the product containing the vulnerability is Visual Studio Code for Linux. This is an informational change only.