CVE-2026-32177

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2026-32177 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftVisual Studio 2022>= 17.12.0, < 17.12.20
MicrosoftVisual Studio 2022>= 17.14.0, < 17.14.32
MicrosoftVisual Studio 2026>= 18.5.0, < 18.5.3
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.2
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.1
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.2
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8.1
Microsoft.Net>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.27
Microsoft.Net>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.16
Microsoft.Net>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32177?
Heap-based buffer overflow in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-32177?
CVE-2026-32177 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32177?
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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Source: NVD / NIST