CVE-2026-69522
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-69522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network..
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .NET 10.0 | >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.12 |
| Microsoft | .NET 11.0 | >= 11.0.0, < 11.0 RC1 |
| Microsoft | .NET 8.0 | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.31 |
| Microsoft | .NET 9.0 | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.20 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 | >= 3.0.0.0, < 2.0.50727.8984 & 3.0.30729.8980 & 4.7.4145.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 | >= 4.7.0, < 2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.7.4145.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 | >= 4.8.0, < 2.0.50727.9070 & 3.0.30729.9068 & 4.8.4806.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 | >= 4.8.1, < 2.0.50727.9183 & 3.0.30729.9169 & 4.8.9347.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 | >= 4.7.0, < 4.7.4145.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 | >= 4.8.0, < 4.8.4806.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 | >= 4.8.0.0, < 4.8.9347.0 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.40 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9 | >= 18.9.0, < 18.9.3 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-69522?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-69522?
CVE-2026-69522 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-69522?
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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