Microsoft Visual Studio Code CVE-2019-1414 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attackers may exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.

Technologies Affected

• Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires local access to an affected computer. Grant local access for trusted and accountable users only.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.