RCE in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2024-43601

Visual Studio Code for Linux Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.010 (58.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Microsoft Visual_studio_code
Microsoft Visual Studio Code For Linux — versions 1.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-77 — Command Injection

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43601?: CVE-2024-43601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-10-08.
How severe is CVE-2024-43601?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-43601 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.