CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-arm | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64 | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm | >=8.0.0<8.0.12 | 8.0.12 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.win-arm | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.osx-x64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.osx-arm64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-x64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-x64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-musl-arm | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm64 | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| nuget/Microsoft.NetCore.App.Runtime.linux-arm | >=9.0.0<9.0.1 | 9.0.1 |
| Microsoft .NET 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 9.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 9.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 9.0 | ||
| Microsoft .NET 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | =16.11 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | =15.9 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2015 | =3 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6=4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.6.2=4.7=4.7.1=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.7.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5=4.8.1 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.10 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.6 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.12 | |
| Visual Studio Community 2022 | =17.8 | |
| Visual Studio Professional 2017 | >=15.0<15.9.69 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.7.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =9.0.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21176 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/dotnet/runtime/security/advisories/GHSA-gjf6-3w4p-7xfh
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21176
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gjf6-3w4p-7xfh (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-21176
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-21176
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-21176
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21176
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0381
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0382
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0532
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2337926
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21176?
CVE-2025-21176 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21176?
To fix CVE-2025-21176, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of .NET and Visual Studio.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-21176?
CVE-2025-21176 affects multiple versions of .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio, including .NET 9.0 and various versions of the .NET Framework.
Is CVE-2025-21176 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2025-21176 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited under specific conditions.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2025-21176?
CVE-2025-21176 impacts Windows, Mac OS, and Linux platforms where the affected versions of .NET and Visual Studio are installed.
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