CVE-2019-0546 Code injection in Microsoft Visual Studio
Remote code execution in Visual Studio C++ compiler allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via specific C++ constructs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-0546?
CVE-2019-0546 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, published on 8 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio when the C++ compiler improperly handles specific combinations of C++ constructs, aka "Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0546?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0546?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0546 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2019-0546 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0546 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-21178 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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- CVE-2019-1350 Code injection in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
- CVE-2019-1352 Code injection in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
- CVE-2019-1354 Code injection in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf4r-4c36-x6vv.