Description
Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An out‑of‑bounds write flaw in Microsoft .NET enables an unauthorized attacker to cause arbitrary code execution over a network. This weakness can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability by allowing malicious code to run with the privileges of the affected process, potentially leading to full system takeover if the environment is not isolated.

Affected Systems

Microsoft .NET versions 10.0, 11.0, 8.0, and 9.0 as well as Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 and Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10 are affected. These products correspond to the listed CPE identifiers.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity and a likely potential for exploitation in network‑accessible contexts. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is a remote attacker delivering crafted input over a network to the vulnerable .NET component. The EPSS score is not available, so the exact likelihood of exploitation remains uncertain, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The lack of a publicly disclosed exploit does not reduce the risk, as the flaw permits remote code execution without any user interaction, making it vulnerable to automated attacks.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 11:25 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft .NET security update that addresses the out‑of‑bounds write flaw.
  • Update Visual Studio 2022 to version 17.14 or newer and Visual Studio 2026 to version 18.10 or newer to incorporate the fix.
  • Restrict network access to the affected .NET components using firewalls or segmentation to limit exposure to potential attackers.
  • Monitor system and network logs for anomalous activity related to DLL loading or process injection, and investigate any suspicious events promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 11:25 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-g44w-h65v-4cw9 Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-96235 - .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
History

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft .net
Microsoft microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.10
Microsoft visual Studio 2022
Weaknesses CWE-787
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_visual_studio_2026_version_18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft .net
Microsoft microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.10
Microsoft visual Studio 2022
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft .net Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.14 Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Version 18.10 Visual Studio 2022
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:11:07.455Z

Reserved: 2026-09-22T19:05:22.813Z

Link: CVE-2026-96235

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T19:46:31.255Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T19:21:49.343

Modified: 2026-10-22T22:19:56.437

Link: CVE-2026-96235

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T22:49:51Z

Weaknesses