Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Security Vulnerability

Released: Oct 8, 2024

Last updated: Oct 22, 2024

Assigning CNA
Microsoft
The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires no customer action to resolve
CVE.org link
CVE-2024-43488
Impact
Remote Code Execution
Max Severity
Critical
Weakness
CVSS Source
Microsoft
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

Please see Common Vulnerability Scoring System for more information on the definition of these metrics.

Executive Summary

Missing authentication for critical function in Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution through network attack vector.

Exploitability

The following table provides an exploitability assessment for this vulnerability at the time of original publication.

Publicly disclosed
No
Exploited
No
Exploitability assessment
Exploitation Less Likely

FAQ

Why are there no links to an update or instructions with steps that must be taken to protect from this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has already been fully mitigated by Microsoft. There is no action for users of this service to take. The purpose of this CVE is to provide further transparency.

Please see Toward greater transparency: Unveiling Cloud Service CVEs for more information.

Where do I find the update for Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino?

Microsoft is not planning on fixing this vulnerability in Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino as the extension has been deprecated. The deprecation was announced here: Arduino (deprecated). Microsoft recommends that customers use Arduino IDE software.

Acknowledgements

  • Ahmad Khan
Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgements for more information.

Security Updates

To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Release date Descending

Disclaimer

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions

How satisfied are you with the MSRC Security Update Guide?