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This security update doesn't replace other security updates. We recommend that you close Visual Studio 2015 before you install this security update. Otherwise, you may have to restart the computer after you apply this security update if a file that is being updated is open or in use by Visual Studio. However, in some cases, you have to install the two packages separately. To apply this security update, you must have both Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 and the subsequent Cumulative Servicing Release KB 3165756 installed. Typically, KB 3165756 is installed automatically when you install Visual Studio 2015 Update 3. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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How to obtain and install the update Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 Method 1: Microsoft Download To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2020-0900. SummaryĪn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists if Microsoft Visual Studio updater service incorrectly handles file permissions, or the Visual Studio Extension Installer Service incorrectly handles file operations. In November 2020, the content of this article was updated to clarify the affected products, prerequisites, and restart requirements. Additionally, the update metadata in WSUS was revised to fix a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager reporting bug.

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