CVE-2023-36049: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Thu Nov 09 2023(Updated: )
.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET 6.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | =17.7 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | =17.2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | =17.4 | |
| Microsoft .NET 7.0 | ||
| nuget/System.Net.Requests | >=7.0.0<=7.0.13 | 7.0.14 |
| nuget/System.Net.Requests | >=6.0.0<=6.0.24 | 6.0.25 |
| nuget/System.Net.Requests | =8.0.0-rc.2.23480.2 | 8.0.0 |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =2.0-sp2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | >=6.0.0<6.0.25 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | >=7.0.0<7.0.14 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =8.0.0-rc1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =8.0.0-rc2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.2<17.2.22 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.4<17.4.14 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.6<17.6.10 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.7<17.7.7 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.6=4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5=4.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/dotnet/runtime/security/advisories/GHSA-c3hf-8vgx-72rh
- https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/287
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36049
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36049 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c3hf-8vgx-72rh (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-36049
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2249767
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2249768
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7253
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7259
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7255
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7257
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7254
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7256
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7258
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248883
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36049?
CVE-2023-36049 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36049?
To fix CVE-2023-36049, update your .NET Framework, .NET 6.0, .NET 7.0, .NET 8.0, or Visual Studio 2022 with the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36049?
CVE-2023-36049 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and .NET versions up to 8.0 as well as Visual Studio 2022.
Is CVE-2023-36049 a remote code execution vulnerability?
CVE-2023-36049 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, not a remote code execution vulnerability.
What timeline is provided for the release of patches for CVE-2023-36049?
Patches for CVE-2023-36049 have been released and users are advised to apply them as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
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