CVE-2023-36042

Name: CVE-2023-36042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T18:15:34.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	>= 16.0, < 16.11.32
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.2, < 17.2.22
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.4, < 17.4.14
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.6, < 17.6.10
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.7, < 17.7.7

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36042Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36042Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36042?

Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36042?

CVE-2023-36042 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36042?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-36042?

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Source: NVD / NIST