ReviewHigh

CVE-2023-38178

Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4

CVE-2023-38178 affects Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4. Review the CVSS score, exploitation signals, affected versions, remediation status, and linked source material before making a change.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.59%
84.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2023.08.09
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability2.59%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

CVE-2023-38178 affects Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4. Review the CVSS score, exploitation signals, affected versions, remediation status, and linked source material before making a change.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4
Affected versions
>= 6.0.0 < 6.0.21, >= 17.2.0 < 17.2.18, >= 17.4.0 < 17.4.10, 6.0.0
Fixed versions
17.2.18, 17.4.10

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft .NET 6.0, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-400