MS.Visual.Studio.Code.Python.Extension.Remote.Code.Execution

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Command Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation when VS Code loads the virtualenv from a project folder. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution under the context of the vulnerable application.

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Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are unaware of any vendor provided patch or update for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-05-20 15.847 Sig Added
2020-04-23 15.827 Default_action:pass:drop
2020-04-15 15.818