CVE-2026-96232
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Out-of-bounds Read in .NET Framework

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Out-of-bounds read in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-22
Generated
2026-11-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
NVD
CVE-2026-96232
EUVD
EUVD-2026-100206

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in .NET. It allows an unauthorized attacker to read memory outside the intended boundaries. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information transmitted over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data, such as user credentials or personal information, that is being processed or transmitted by a vulnerable .NET application.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's confidentiality requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for .NET 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0. Update Visual Studio 2022 to version 17.14 or later and Visual Studio 2026 to version 18.10 or later.

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