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Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Read the publisher's advisoryHeap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Read the publisher's advisoryHeap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Read the publisher's advisory# Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-69522 – .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability ## Executive summary Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability. An out of bounds write can occur when processing PDB files. ## Announcement Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/439 ## CVSS Details - **Version:** 3.1 - **Severity:** High - **Score:** 8.8 - **Vector:** `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H` - **Weakness:** CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) ## Affected Platforms - **Platforms:** Windows - **Architectures:** All ## <a name="affected-packages"></a>Affected Packages The vulnerability affects any Microsoft .NET project if it uses any of affected package versions listed below Supported .NET Framework versions listed in the [Microsoft Security Update Guide](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69522) are also affected. Install the September 2026 .NET Framework security update applicable to a project's Windows version. ### <a name=".NET 11 RC1"></a>.NET 11 RC1 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.10.0-beta1.24272.1, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 10"></a>.NET 10 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 9"></a>.NET 9 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 8"></a>.NET 8 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ## Advisory FAQ ### <a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected? If using a package listed in [affected packages](#affected-packages), a project is exposed to the vulnerability. ### <a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue? 1. To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET or Visual Studio. .NET Framework users must install the September 2026 security update applicable to their Windows version. 2. If a developer's application references Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native, update the package reference to version 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 or later. Once users have installed the updated runtime, SDK, Visual Studio, or package, they should restart their apps for the update to take effect. ## Other Information ### Reporting Security Issues If users have found a potential security issue in a supported version of .NET, please report it to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) via the [MSRC Researcher Portal](https://msrc.microsoft.com/report/vulnerability/new). Further information can be found in the MSRC [Report an Issue FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/faqs-report-an-issue). Security reports made through MSRC may qualify for the Microsoft .NET Bounty. Details of the Microsoft .NET Bounty Program including terms and conditions are at https://aka.ms/corebounty. ### Support Users can ask questions about this issue on GitHub in the .NET GitHub organization. The main repos are located at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime. The Announcements repo (https://github.com/dotnet/Announcements) will contain this bulletin as an issue and will include a link to a discussion issue. Users can ask questions in the linked discussion issue. ### Disclaimer The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. ### External Links [CVE-2026-69522](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69522) ### Acknowledgements 41ae55e9310ff27fa6f26af4727e5590 ### Revisions V1.0 (09/08/2026): Advisory published.
Read the publisher's advisory### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-2j8r-3c22-8565. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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FIRST EPSS: 0.84 % · percentile 58.00 % · scored 8 Nov 2026. This score is more than two days old.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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datePublished: Sep 8, 2026, 5:10:32 PM
dateUpdated: Nov 10, 2026, 9:29:04 PM
msrc_CVE-2026-69522: .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-69522
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EUVD CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Source analysis status: Undergoing Analysis
Weakness classifications: CWE-122
published: 2026-09-08T18:19:19.697
lastModified: 2026-10-30T22:17:33.310
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CVSS 3.1 · [email protected] · Secondary · 8.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
# Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-69522 – .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability ## Executive summary Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability. An out of bounds write can occur when processing PDB files. ## Announcement Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/439 ## CVSS Details - **Version:** 3.1 - **Severity:** High - **Score:** 8.8 - **Vector:** `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H` - **Weakness:** CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) ## Affected Platforms - **Platforms:** Windows - **Architectures:** All ## <a name="affected-packages"></a>Affected Packages The vulnerability affects any Microsoft .NET project if it uses any of affected package versions listed below Supported .NET Framework versions listed in the [Microsoft Security Update Guide](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69522) are also affected. Install the September 2026 .NET Framework security update applicable to a project's Windows version. ### <a name=".NET 11 RC1"></a>.NET 11 RC1 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.10.0-beta1.24272.1, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 10"></a>.NET 10 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 9"></a>.NET 9 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ### <a name=".NET 8"></a>.NET 8 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- [Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native) | >= 17.12.0-beta1.24603.5, <= 18.9.0-beta1.26405.1 | 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 ## Advisory FAQ ### <a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected? If using a package listed in [affected packages](#affected-packages), a project is exposed to the vulnerability. ### <a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue? 1. To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET or Visual Studio. .NET Framework users must install the September 2026 security update applicable to their Windows version. 2. If a developer's application references Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native, update the package reference to version 18.9.0-beta1.26405.2 or later. Once users have installed the updated runtime, SDK, Visual Studio, or package, they should restart their apps for the update to take effect. ## Other Information ### Reporting Security Issues If users have found a potential security issue in a supported version of .NET, please report it to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) via the [MSRC Researcher Portal](https://msrc.microsoft.com/report/vulnerability/new). Further information can be found in the MSRC [Report an Issue FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/faqs-report-an-issue). Security reports made through MSRC may qualify for the Microsoft .NET Bounty. Details of the Microsoft .NET Bounty Program including terms and conditions are at https://aka.ms/corebounty. ### Support Users can ask questions about this issue on GitHub in the .NET GitHub organization. The main repos are located at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime. The Announcements repo (https://github.com/dotnet/Announcements) will contain this bulletin as an issue and will include a link to a discussion issue. Users can ask questions in the linked discussion issue. ### Disclaimer The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. ### External Links [CVE-2026-69522](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69522) ### Acknowledgements 41ae55e9310ff27fa6f26af4727e5590 ### Revisions V1.0 (09/08/2026): Advisory published.
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CVSS_V3 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Publisher rating · HIGH
### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-2j8r-3c22-8565. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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CVSS_V3 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Publisher rating · HIGH