CVE-2020-17104 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Visual Studio Code JSHint Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was published on November 10, 2020, with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

Understanding CVE-2020-17104

This CVE involves a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Visual Studio Code's JSHint Extension.

What is CVE-2020-17104?

The CVE-2020-17104 is a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the JSHint Extension in Visual Studio Code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17104

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

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17104

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the JSHint Extension in Visual Studio Code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Visual Studio Code
Affected Version: 1.0.0
Platforms: Unknown

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious code through the JSHint Extension.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-17104, follow these mitigation and prevention steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or uninstall the JSHint Extension in Visual Studio Code.
Update Visual Studio Code 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 remote code execution attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft for Visual Studio Code.