Applies to:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
IMPORTANT Verify thatyou have installed the required updates listed in the How to get this update section before installing this update.
IMPORTANT WSUS scan cab files will continue to be available for Windows Server 2008 SP2. If you have a subset of devices running this operating system without ESU, they might show as non-compliant in your patch management and compliance toolsets.
IMPORTANT Customers who have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU) for on-premises versions of this OS must follow the procedures in KB4522133 to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 14, 2020. For more information on ESU and which editions are supported, see KB4497181.
Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the .NET Framework improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could disclose contents of an affected system's memory. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles objects in memory.
To learn more about the vulnerabilities, go to the following Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).
Additional information about this update
The following articles contain additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions.
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4580470 Description of the Security Only Update for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 4.5.2, 4.6 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB4580470)
How to obtain and install the update
Before installing this update
Prerequisite:
To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 installed.
You must install the updates listed below and restart your device before installing the latest Rollup. Installing these updates improves the reliability of the update process and mitigates potential issues while installing the Rollup and applying Microsoft security fixes.
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The April 9, 2019 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB4493730). To get the standalone package for this SSU, search for it in theMicrosoft Update Catalog.This update is required to install updates that are only SHA-2 signed.
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The latest SHA-2 update (KB4474419) released October 8, 2019. If you are using Windows Update, the latest SHA-2 update will be offered to you automatically. This update is required to install updates that are only SHA-2 signed. For more information on SHA-2 updates, see 2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS.
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The Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package (KB4538484) released February 11, 2020. The ESU licensing preparation package will be offered to you from WSUS.To get the standalone package for ESU licensing preparation package, search for it in theMicrosoft Update Catalog.
Install this update
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Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
|
Microsoft Update Catalog |
Yes |
To get the standalone package for this update, go to theMicrosoft Update Catalogwebsite. |
|
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
Yes |
This update will automatically syncwith WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product:Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Classification: Security Updates |
Prerequisites
To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 installed.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this update if any affected files are being used. We recommend that you exit all .NET Framework-based applications before you apply this update.
Update deployment information
For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
20201013 Security update deployment information: October 13, 2020
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.
Update restart information
This update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files that are being updated are locked or are being used.
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information
Note: The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
File information
File hash information
|
File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
|---|---|---|
|
Windows6.0-KB4578979-x64.msu |
3AB1A6134AB7413A9221C49BFDDB5D0D717DA26A |
B785C286021C381C048D71EBCA4CE4702E05A53DC919B71C34ADA30323EC9517 |
|
Windows6.0-KB4578979-x86.msu |
8892B4ECF0B869992C88EB37533CF126FD4ECD1B |
7BCC2FC4E4385F1C3C8D18972F41CD02A28B274A8578ED9C0C398FBE96D4286E |
For all supported x64-based versions
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
|
System.security.dll |
2.0.50727.8952 |
274,432 |
29-Aug-2020 |
13:12 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
32,768 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,896 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
32,768 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,384 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,384 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.dll |
2.0.50727.8952 |
274,432 |
29-Aug-2020 |
13:11 |
x86 |
For all supported x86-based versions
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
32,768 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:47 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:19 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,896 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
18-Oct-2018 |
23:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:20 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
32,768 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:21 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:21 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
28,672 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:22 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,384 |
26-Jul-2020 |
07:22 |
x86 |
|
System.security.resources.dll |
2.0.50727.4016 |
16,384 |
16-Nov-2017 |
03:48 |
x86 |
|
System.security.dll |
2.0.50727.8952 |
274,432 |
29-Aug-2020 |
13:11 |
x86 |
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