CVE-2024-43498 .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in .NET and Visual Studio, requiring immediate patching for developers and enterprises.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-43498?
CVE-2024-43498 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net, published on 12 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
.NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43498?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including System.Formats.Nrbf, dotnet and dotnet-sdk. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
System.Formats.Nrbf NuGet | All versions | 9.0.0 |
System.Formats.Nrbf NuGet | All versions | 9.0.0 |
dotnet Bitnami | From 9.0.0 | 9.0.1 |
dotnet-sdk Bitnami | From 9.0.0 | 9.0.1 |
Products include Microsoft .Net, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43498?
Upgrade System.Formats.Nrbf to 9.0.0 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-43498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net
- CVE-2024-0057 NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-96957 .NET Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-69439 .NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-71328 .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-47300 ASP.NET Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as BIT-dotnet-2024-43498, BIT-dotnet-sdk-2024-43498, GHSA-v7vf-f5q6-m899, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-43498.