Vulnerability identifier: #VU85247

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0057

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft .NET Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
.NET
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in NET, .NET Framework and Visual Studio. A remote attacker can present an arbitrary untrusted certificate with malformed signatures and bypass the security feature.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 2022 version 17.6

Microsoft .NET Framework: 4.8, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 3.5, 4.8.1, 3.0 Service Pack 2, 2.0 Service Pack 2

.NET: 6.0.0, 7.0.0, 8.0.0

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-0057

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.