SB2025011536 - Remote code execution in Microsoft .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio
Published: January 15, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011536
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21176)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in .NET, .NET Framework and Visual Studio. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.