CVE-2024-30105: .NET Core and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-30105: .NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability. Affects dotnet versions >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.8. Fixed in 8.0.8. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- dotnet-sdk · Bitnami
- System.Text.Json · NuGet
The same CVE-2024-30105 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
The .NET Core is a free and open-source, cross-platform framework for building modern applications. It provides a runtime, libraries, and compiler for creating applications that can run on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used for developing software applications using different programming languages, including .NET. Both .NET Core and Visual Studio are widely used by developers worldwide.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability in .NET Core and Visual Studio allows an attacker to launch a denial of service (DoS) attack, causing the affected application to become unresponsive or crash. The vulnerability originates from a flaw in the implementation of certain functionality, which can be exploited by an attacker to consume excessive system resources, leading to a DoS condition. This can have severe consequences, such as disrupting critical services or causing financial losses.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
8.0.8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by updating the affected package or software to the latest version.
Conclusion
The .NET Core and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability can have severe consequences, leading to a denial of service condition in affected applications. It is crucial for developers to update their installations and apply the recommended fix to mitigate the risk. Regularly checking for updates and staying informed about security vulnerabilities is essential for maintaining the security and stability of software applications.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition, causing the affected application to become unresponsive or crash. It can disrupt critical services and potentially result in financial losses.
Developers using .NET Core and Visual Studio are affected by this vulnerability. Any application built using these frameworks may be vulnerable if not updated to the recommended versions.
At the time of this report, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability. However, it is crucial to apply the recommended fix to mitigate the risk.
Yes, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely. An attacker can send specially crafted requests to the affected application, triggering the DoS condition.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert uses a manifest file like package-lock.json to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, without requiring access to the code or installation.
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