.NET Core
CVE-2023-29331 — .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability
Executive Summary
None
Overview
7.5
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
None
INTEGRITY
None
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.7
EPSS Score
0.02627
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.83514 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
49 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET 6.0 | 5027797 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| .NET 7.0 | 5027798 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 5027534 (Security Only) 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) Important Denial of Service 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.4050.0 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 5027534 (Security Only) 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) Important Denial of Service 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.4050.0 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 5027230 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 5027230 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 5027219 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 5027219 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 | 5027219 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5027219 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027539 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027539 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5027536 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 | 5027544 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 5027544 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027537 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027538 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027539 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027539 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5027119 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5027119 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 | 5027544 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 5027544 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 3.0.6920.8954; 2.0.50727.8970 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731, 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731, 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731, 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 5027543 (Monthly Rollup) 5027534 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731, 5022734 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.7.04043.0 4.7.4050.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 5027123 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 5027123 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 5027540 (Monthly Rollup) 5027531 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022731 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 5027541 (Monthly Rollup) 5027532 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022732 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 5027542 (Monthly Rollup) 5027533 (Security Only) Important Denial of Service 5022733 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C 4.8.4644.0 Maybe None Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 | 5027123 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5027123 (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.0 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.6 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| PowerShell 7.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
| PowerShell 7.3 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Denial of Service | Maybe |
Patches
12 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5027797 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027798 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027230 |
Security Update | Yes |
5027219 |
Security Update | Yes |
5027536 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027537 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027538 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027539 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027544 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027119 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5027123 |
Security Update | Maybe |
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Kevin Jones, GitHub
References
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