CVE-2023-36792
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
7.8
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-36792- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-2409
7.8
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
EUVD-2023-2409- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc
7.8
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-36792: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-36792: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
<a name="executive-summary"></a>Executive summary
Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in .NET 7.0 and .NET 6.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability.
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native.amd64.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which may lead to remote code execution. This issue only affects Windows systems.
Note: The vulnerabilities CVE-2023-36792, CVE-2023-36793, CVE-2023-36792, CVE-2023-36796 are all resolved by a single patch. Get affected software to resolve all of them.
Discussion
Discussion for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime/issues/91944
<a name="mitigation-factors"></a>Mitigation factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
<a name="affected-software"></a>Affected software
- Any .NET 7.0 application running on .NET 7.0.10 or earlier.
- Any .NET 6.0 application running on .NET 6.0.21 or earlier.
If your application uses the following package versions, ensure you update to the latest version of .NET.
<a name=".NET 7"></a>.NET 7
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11
<a name=".NET 6"></a>.NET 6
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22
Advisory FAQ
<a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected?
If you have a runtime or SDK with a version listed, or an affected package listed in affected software, you're exposed to the vulnerability.
<a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue?
- To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET 6.0 or .NET 7.0. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs.
- If you are using one of the affected packages, please update to the patched version listed above.
- If you have .NET 6.0 or greater installed, you can list the versions you have installed by running the
dotnet --infocommand. You will see output like the following;
.NET Core SDK (reflecting any global.json):
Version: 6.0.300
Commit: 8473146e7d
Runtime Environment:
OS Name: Windows
OS Version: 10.0.18363
OS Platform: Windows
RID: win10-x64
Base Path: C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.300\
Host (useful for support):
Version: 6.0.5
Commit: 8473146e7d
.NET Core SDKs installed:
6.0.300 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk]
.NET Core runtimes installed:
Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program…
- Record
GHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
7.8
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-36792- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVALPINE-CVE-2023-36792
7.8
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
ALPINE-CVE-2023-36792- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
OSV
7.8
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-36792- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc
7.8
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-36792: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-36792: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
<a name="executive-summary"></a>Executive summary
Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in .NET 7.0 and .NET 6.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability.
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft.DiaSymReader.Native.amd64.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which may lead to remote code execution. This issue only affects Windows systems.
Note: The vulnerabilities CVE-2023-36792, CVE-2023-36793, CVE-2023-36792, CVE-2023-36796 are all resolved by a single patch. Get affected software to resolve all of them.
Discussion
Discussion for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime/issues/91944
<a name="mitigation-factors"></a>Mitigation factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
<a name="affected-software"></a>Affected software
- Any .NET 7.0 application running on .NET 7.0.10 or earlier.
- Any .NET 6.0 application running on .NET 6.0.21 or earlier.
If your application uses the following package versions, ensure you update to the latest version of .NET.
<a name=".NET 7"></a>.NET 7
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 | 7.0.11
<a name=".NET 6"></a>.NET 6
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.21 | 6.0.22
Advisory FAQ
<a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected?
If you have a runtime or SDK with a version listed, or an affected package listed in affected software, you're exposed to the vulnerability.
<a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue?
- To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET 6.0 or .NET 7.0. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs.
- If you are using one of the affected packages, please update to the patched version listed above.
- If you have .NET 6.0 or greater installed, you can list the versions you have installed by running the
dotnet --infocommand. You will see output like the following;
.NET Core SDK (reflecting any global.json):
Version: 6.0.300
Commit: 8473146e7d
Runtime Environment:
OS Name: Windows
OS Version: 10.0.18363
OS Platform: Windows
RID: win10-x64
Base Path: C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.300\
Host (useful for support):
Version: 6.0.5
Commit: 8473146e7d
.NET Core SDKs installed:
6.0.300 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk]
.NET Core runtimes installed:
Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program…
- Record
GHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-dotnet-2023-36792 No score
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
BIT-dotnet-2023-36792- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-dotnet-sdk-2023-36792 No score
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Record
BIT-dotnet-sdk-2023-36792- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
- microsoft .net
- microsoft .net 6.0
- microsoft .net 7.0
- microsoft .net framework
- microsoft .net framework 2.0 service pack 2
- microsoft .net framework 3.0 service pack 2
- microsoft .net framework 3.5
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.6.2
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.7.2
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.8
- microsoft .net framework 3.5 and 4.8.1
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- microsoft .net framework 3.5.1
- microsoft .net framework 4.6.2
- microsoft .net framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
- microsoft .net framework 4.8
- microsoft visual studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)
- microsoft visual studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.2
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.4
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.6
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.7
- microsoft powershell 7.2
- microsoft visual studio 2017
- microsoft visual studio 2019
- microsoft visual studio 2022
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
7.0.0 to 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
6.0.0 to 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
7.0.0 to 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
6.0.0 to 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
6.0.0 to 6.0.21 | 6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
7.0.0 to 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.18 |
before 6.0.122-r0 | 6.0.122-r06.0.124-r0 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.19 |
before 6.0.122-r0 | 6.0.122-r06.0.124-r0 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.20 |
before 6.0.122-r0 | 6.0.122-r06.0.124-r0 |
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.18 |
before 6.0.22-r0 | 6.0.22-r06.0.24-r0 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.19 |
before 6.0.22-r0 | 6.0.22-r06.0.24-r0 |
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.20 |
before 6.0.22-r0 | 6.0.22-r06.0.24-r0 |
dotnet7-buildAlpine:v3.18 |
before 7.0.111-r0 | 7.0.111-r07.0.113-r0 |
dotnet7-buildAlpine:v3.19 |
before 7.0.111-r0 | 7.0.111-r07.0.113-r0 |
dotnet7-runtimeAlpine:v3.18 |
before 7.0.11-r0 | 7.0.11-r07.0.13-r0 |
dotnet7-runtimeAlpine:v3.19 |
before 7.0.11-r0 | 7.0.11-r07.0.13-r0 |
dotnetBitnami |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.1, 7.0.0 up to 7.0.1 | 6.0.17.0.1 |
dotnet-sdkBitnami |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.1, 7.0.0 up to 7.0.1 | 6.0.17.0.1 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.11, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.107.0.27.0.37.0.4 Show 4 moreShow less7.0.57.0.77.0.87.0.9 |
7.0.11 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.22, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 15 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.206.0.216.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.11, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.107.0.27.0.37.0.4 Show 4 moreShow less7.0.57.0.77.0.87.0.9 |
7.0.11 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.22, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 15 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.206.0.216.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.22, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 15 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.206.0.216.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.22 |
Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.11, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.107.0.27.0.37.0.4 Show 4 moreShow less7.0.57.0.77.0.87.0.9 |
7.0.11 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, aliases, references | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-36792 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Microsoft .net, published September 12, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.23%, the 68th percentile. Fixed in Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.win-arm64 7.0.11.
References
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36792
github.com/dotnet/runtime/security/advisories/GHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36792
github.com/dotnet/runtime/issues/91944
github.com/advisories/GHSA-3qf9-qxfj-4whc
security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2023-36792
github.com/dotnet/runtime
Left out here: the rest of 2 source descriptions. The JSON record has them.