CVE-2024-49050

Trust Boundary Violation (CWE-501)

Published: Nov 12, 2024

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CVSS 8.8EPSS 0.09%High
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Summary

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, all rated as HIGH impact. It has a network-based attack vector with low attack complexity, requires no privileges, but does require user interaction. The scope is unchanged.

Impact

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the target system. Given the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, a successful exploit could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of data or system settings, and potential disruption of service. The attack vector being network-based means it could potentially be exploited over the internet, increasing its reach and severity.

Exploitation

There is no evidence that a public proof-of-concept exists. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.

Patch

A patch is available. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as of November 12, 2024.

Mitigation

1. Apply the official patch released by Microsoft as soon as possible. 2. Ensure that the Visual Studio Code Python Extension is updated to the latest version. 3. Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit potential attack vectors. 4. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted sources or files while using Visual Studio Code with the Python extension. 5. Consider using additional security tools or endpoint protection to detect and prevent potential exploitation attempts. 6. Regularly monitor for any suspicious activities or unauthorized code execution on systems running Visual Studio Code with the Python extension.

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

Timeline

CVSS

A CVSS base score of 8.8 has been assigned.

Nov 12, 2024 at 5:55 PM / microsoft
First Article

Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-49050. See article

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:10 PM / Vulners.com RSS Feed
CVE Assignment

NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-49050

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM
CVSS Estimate

Feedly estimated the CVSS score as MEDIUM

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM
EPSS

EPSS Score was set to: 0.09% (Percentile: 40.2%)

Nov 13, 2024 at 4:37 PM
EPSS

EPSS Score was set to: 0.09% (Percentile: 40.3%)

Nov 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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Affected Systems

Microsoft/python_extension
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Patches

Microsoft
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References

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49050 Release: 2024-Nov Release Date: 2024-11-12T08:00:00Z Latest Revision Date: 2024-11-12T08:00:00Z Exploitability Publicly Disclosed: No Exploited: No Exploitability Assessment: Exploitation Less Likely CVSS Base Score: 8.8 Temporal Score: 7.7 Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Security Updates Python extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Important Release Notes :

News

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49050 Release: 2024-Nov Release Date: 2024-11-12T08:00:00Z Latest Revision Date: 2024-11-12T08:00:00Z Exploitability Publicly Disclosed: No Exploited: No Exploitability Assessment: Exploitation Less Likely CVSS Base Score: 8.8 Temporal Score: 7.7 Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Security Updates Python extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Important Release Notes :
2024-45 - Adobe, Mozilla, Canonical, Red Hat, Microsoft, Google, Jenkins, GitHub, Spring 🗂️
Advisory Week Week 45, 2024 National Cyber Awareness System CISA Releases Nineteen Industrial Control Systems Advisories CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog Palo Alto Networks Emphasizes Hardening Guidance Fortinet Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Microsoft Releases November 2024 Security Updates Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products JCDC’s Collaborative Efforts Enhance Cybersecurity for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Citrix Releases Security Updates for NetScaler and Citrix Session Recording CISA Releases Five Industrial Control Systems Advisories CISA, FBI, NSA, and International Partners Release Joint Advisory on 2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities CISA Adds Five Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories Security updates available for Adobe Photoshop APSB24-89 Security Updates Available for Adobe Commerce APSB24-90 Security Updates Available for Adobe Illustrator APSB24-66 APSB24-87 Security Update Available for Adobe InDesign APSB24-88 Security Updates Available for Adobe Bridge APSB24-77 Security Updates Available for Adobe Audition APSB24-83 Mozilla Security Advisories Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 132.0.1 mfsa2024-62 Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 128.4.3 mfsa2024-61 Ubuntu Security Notices Linux kernel vulnerabilities: USN-7089-6 / USN-7088-5 / USN-7089-5 / USN-7110-1 / USN-7089-4 / USN-7100-2 / USN-7100-1 GD Graphics Library vulnerability: USN-7112-1 Go vulnerabilities: USN-7111-1 / USN-7109-1 Linux kernel vulnerability:
Microsoft’s Security Update in November on High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Multiple Products
On November 13, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update patch for November, which fixed 89 security issues, including Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Azure, Open Source Software, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Center and other widely used products, including high-risk vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation vulnerability and remote code execution vulnerability. Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
PT - VS Code & Extensions
Development Last Updated: 11/14/2024 CVEs: CVE-2024-49050 , CVE-2024-43499 , CVE-2024-49049 , CVE-2024-43498 , CVE-2024-49044
November Patch Tuesday loads up everyone’s plate – Sophos News
We are as always including at the end of this post additional appendices listing all Microsoft’s patches, sorted by severity, by predicted exploitability, and by product family. This Important-severity spoofing vulnerability, which Microsoft believes to be more likely to be exploited within the next 30 days, has a rather specific set of post-installation instructions, which can be seen on the company’s site.
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CVSS V3.1

Attack Vector:Network
Attack Complexity:Low
Privileges Required:None
User Interaction:Required
Scope:Unchanged
Confidentiality:High
Integrity:High
Availability Impact:High

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