Check Point Advisories

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2021-0270
Date Published:	29 Apr 2021
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 03 January, 2023
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio Code. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution