CVE-2023-36049
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 12.51%
Last modified
CVE-2023-36049 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 12.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.25 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.14 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net | 8.0.0 | Rc1 |
| 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-2023-36049Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36049Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36049?
.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36049?
CVE-2023-36049 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36049?
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.
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