.NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio
CVE-2025-55248 — .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Inadequate encryption strength in .NET, .NET Framework, Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Overview
5.7
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
None
AVAILABILITY
None
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 4.2
EPSS Score
0.00681
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.47572 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
78 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET 8.0 installed on Linux | 5068331 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| .NET 8.0 installed on Mac OS | 5068331 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| .NET 8.0 installed on Windows | 5068331 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| .NET 9.0 installed on Linux | 5068332 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| .NET 9.0 installed on Mac OS | 5068332 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| .NET 9.0 installed on Windows | 5068332 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 5066836 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 5066836 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 | 5066836 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5066836 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5066738 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 | 5066743 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 5066743 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066746 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066747 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066133 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066133 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066133 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066133 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems | 5066128 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems | 5066128 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 | 5066743 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 5066743 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8.1 on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 5066129 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 5066739 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 5066739 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| 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 | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| 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) | 5066742 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 5066136 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 5066136 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 5066739 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 5066739 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 5066740 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 5066741 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 | 5066136 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5066136 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Maybe |
Patches
18 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5068331 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5068332 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066742 |
Monthly Rollup | Maybe |
5066836 |
Security Update | Yes |
5066738 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066746 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066747 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066743 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066133 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066131 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066128 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066128 |
Monthly Rollup | Maybe |
5066129 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5066740 |
Monthly Rollup | Maybe |
5066741 |
Monthly Rollup | Maybe |
5066739 |
Monthly Rollup | Maybe |
5066136 |
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.
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