High · published August 8, 2023
CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 96.6th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A simple flaw in .NET and Visual Studio can trigger a Denial of Service attack, like a coffee spill that shuts down your favorite cafe! 🔥 Picture your favorite café suddenly closing its doors because someone spilled coffee everywhere—this vulnerability causes the application to crash, leaving users locked out and frustrated. It's like the barista forgetting the coffee machine is on—total chaos ensues! If exploited, an attacker could send a specially crafted request, leading to application downtime. This means users won't be able to access services, potentially causing significant disruptions and loss of productivity. Imagine the chaos during a busy workday when no one can access critical tools!
Picture your favorite café suddenly closing its doors because someone spilled coffee everywhere—this vulnerability causes the application to crash, leaving users locked out and frustrated. It's like the barista forgetting the coffee machine is on—total chaos ensues! This vulnerability arises when .NET applications improperly handle specific requests, leading to a crash. An attacker can exploit this flaw through crafted inputs, causing the application to become unresponsive and deny service to legitimate users.
If exploited, an attacker could send a specially crafted request, leading to application downtime. This means users won't be able to access services, potentially causing significant disruptions and loss of productivity. Imagine the chaos during a busy workday when no one can access critical tools! To safeguard your applications, make sure to update .NET and Visual Studio to the latest versions immediately. Also, review your coding practices to validate inputs robustly and test for potential Denial of Service scenarios. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying proactive, you can keep your applications running smoothly and your users happy! 💪✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/.net | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.0.21 | 6.0.21 |
| microsoft/.net | ≥ 7.0.0, < 7.0.10 | 7.0.10 |
| microsoft/asp.net_core | ≥ 2.1, < 2.1.40 | 2.1.40 |
| microsoft/visual_studio_2022 | ≥ 17.2.0, < 17.2.18 | 17.2.18 |
| microsoft/visual_studio_2022 | ≥ 17.4.0, < 17.4.10 | 17.4.10 |
| microsoft/visual_studio_2022 | ≥ 17.6.0, < 17.6.6 | 17.6.6 |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |