CVE-2021-31213 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-31213 impacting Visual Studio Code Remote Containers Extension, allowing remote code execution. Find mitigation strategies and immediate steps to secure your systems.
A detailed overview of the Visual Studio Code Remote Containers Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2021-31213
This section covers the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2021-31213.
What is CVE-2021-31213?
The vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code Remote Containers Extension allows remote code execution, posing a high severity risk.
The Impact of CVE-2021-31213
The impact of this vulnerability is significant, with the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-31213
Learn more about the specifics of the vulnerability, affected systems, and how exploitation can occur.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability enables attackers to execute code remotely through the Visual Studio Code Remote Containers Extension.
Affected Systems and Versions
The affected system includes Visual Studio Code Remote - Containers Extension version 1.0.0 up to version 1.55.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to the target system, triggering remote code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Discover the immediate steps to take and long-term security practices to safeguard your systems.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users should update to Visual Studio Code Remote Containers Extension version 1.56 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enforce the principle of least privilege, regularly update software, and conduct security assessments to prevent such vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches from Microsoft to address known vulnerabilities.