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CVE-2023-23381

Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5, Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)

CVE-2023-23381 affects Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5, Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8). Review the CVSS score, exploitation signals, affected versions, remediation status, and linked source material before making a change.

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: 0.44%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2023.02.15

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.44%

Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5, Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)
Affected versions: >= 12.0.0 < 12.0.40700.0, >= 14.0.0 < 14.0.27555.0, >= 15.9.0 < 15.9.52, >= 16.11.0 < 16.11.24, >= 17.0.0 < 17.0.19, >= 17.2.0 < 17.2.13, >= 17.4.0 < 17.4.5, >= 15.0 < 15.9.52, >= 16.0 < 16.11.24, >= 17.0 < 17.0.19, >= 17.2 < 17.2.13, >= 17.4 < 17.4.5
Fixed versions: 15.9.52, 16.11.24, 17.0.19, 17.2.13, 17.4.5

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5, Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8) and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-122