CVE-2024-38095:.NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38095)

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The .NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38095) is a vulnerability that affects certain versions of Microsoft PowerShell, .NET, and Visual Studio products. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition on the affected systems.

Overview

This vulnerability affects the following products and versions:

  • Microsoft PowerShell 7.4.0 to 7.4.3
  • Microsoft PowerShell 7.2.0 to 7.2.21
  • Microsoft .NET 6.0.0 to 6.0.31
  • Microsoft .NET 1.0.0 to 8.0.6
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4.0 to 17.4.20
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.6.0 to 17.6.16
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.0 to 17.8.11
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10.0 to 17.10.3

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation and has a CVSSv3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their affected Microsoft PowerShell, .NET, and Visual Studio products to the patched versions. The following versions are not vulnerable:

  • Microsoft PowerShell 7.4.4 or later
  • Microsoft PowerShell 7.2.22 or later
  • Microsoft .NET 6.0.32 or later
  • Microsoft .NET 8.0.7 or later
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4.21 or later
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.6.17 or later
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.12 or later
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10.4 or later

It is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. .NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability - Microsoft Security Response Center
  2. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program Container - CVE-2024-38095

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  3. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Mining
    Mining
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  20. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services

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