CVE-2021-1721: .NET Core and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2021
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Updated

.NET Core and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft .NET>=5.0<=5.0.2
Microsoft .NET Core>=2.1<=2.1.24
Microsoft .NET Core>=3.1<=3.1.11
Microsoft PowerShell Core=7.0
Microsoft PowerShell Core=7.1
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<=16.8

Event History

Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
11:01 PM
Data Sourced
11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Denial of Service vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Denial of Service vulnerability is CVE-2021-1721.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Microsoft .NET, Microsoft .NET Core, Microsoft PowerShell Core, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2019.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1721?

The severity of CVE-2021-1721 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-1721?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-1721, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1721?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-1721 at the following link: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1721](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1721)

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