CVE-2026-33116
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2026-33116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.6 |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.26 |
| Microsoft | .Net | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.15 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.1 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.8.1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-33116?
Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-33116?
CVE-2026-33116 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33116?
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.
How Strix Helps
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