Intrusion PreventionMS.Visual.Studio.Python.Interpreter.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019.
The vulnerability is due to a design weakness. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a malicious Python project/workspace. The workspace contains a crafted "python.exe" file in a subdirectory. Successful exploitation results in code execution in the context of Microsoft Visual Studio
Affected Products
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 prior to 16.9.5System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-27068
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 50446 |
| Created | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2021-27068 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.26% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |