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This update resolves a vulnerability in the Microsoft .NET Framework that could bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature if a user visits a specially crafted website.
Introduction
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS14-046. Learn more about how to obtain the fixes included in this security bulletin:
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For individual, small business and organizational users, use the Windows automatic updating feature to install the fixes from Microsoft Update. To do this, see Get security updates automatically on the Microsoft Safety and Security Center website.
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For IT professionals, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS14-046 on the Security TechCenter website.
Summary
How to obtain help and support for this security update
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More information about this security update
Download information
This update is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.
Command-line switches for this update
Learn about the various command-line switches that are supported by this Microsoft .NET Framework update.
Restart information
This update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files being updated are locked or in use.
Update replacement information
This update replaces updates 2901120, 2898866, 2833959, 2844289, 2863243, 2804584 and 2789650.
Update removal information
Note We do not recommend that you remove any security update.To remove this update, use the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.
File information
The English (United States) version of this update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following downloadable .csv file. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.The following .csv file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Applies to
This article applies to the following:
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 when used with:
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Windows 8
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Windows Server 2012
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