Security Only Update for .NET Framework 4.5.2 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB4565583)

Notice

Revised 2/2/2022

On February 2nd, 2022, guidance was added to this article regarding how to install security-only updates after some changes were made to the ESU program. See the Known Issues section of this article for details.

On June 8th, 2021, this update was released to replace a previous update to address a “revocation server was offline” error that may occur during installation. If you've already installed a previous release of this update, no action is required. Follow the instructions under How to obtain and install the update to get the updated version.

On April 13th, 2021, this update was released to replace a previous release of this update.

On October 13th, 2020 we are republishing this update to resolve a known issue that affected the original release. You should install this version (V3) of the update as part of your normal security routine.

On July 23, 2020, update KB4565583 v2 was released to replace v1 for .NET Framework 4.5.2 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. The v1 update did not install for customers who had certain ESU configurations. The v2 update corrects the issue for customers who could not install the v1 update.

Applies to:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2

IMPORTANT Verify that you have installed the required updates listed in the How to get this update section before installing this update.　

IMPORTANT　Some customers who use Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and have activated their ESU multiple activation key (MAK) add-on before installing the January 14, 2020 updates might need to re-activate their key.　Re-activation on the affected devices should only be required once.  For information on activation, see this blog post.

IMPORTANT　WSUS scan cab files will continue to be available for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.　If you have a subset of devices running these operating systems 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 these operating systems 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.

IMPORTANT　Starting on January 15, 2020, a full-screen notification will appear that describes the risk of continuing to use Windows 7 Service Pack 1 after it reaches end of support on January 14, 2020. The notification will remain on the screen until you interact with it. This notification will only appear on the following　editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:

Note　The notification will not appear on domain-joined machines or machines in kiosk mode.

Starter.
Home Basic.
Home Premium.
Professional. If you have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU), the notification　will not appear. For more information, see How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices and Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates.
Ultimate.

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET Framework when the software fails to check the source markup of XML file input. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the process responsible for deserialization of the XML content. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could upload a specially crafted document to a server utilizing an affected product to process content. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET Framework validates the source markup of XML content.

This security update affects how .NET Framework's System.Data.DataTable and System.Data.DataSet types read XML-serialized data. Most .NET Framework applications will not experience any behavioral change after the update is installed. For more information on how the update affects .NET Framework, including examples of scenarios which may be affected, please see the DataTable and DataSet security guidance document at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2132227.

To learn more about the vulnerabilities, go to the following Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).

CVE-2020-1147

Known issues in this update

Symptom	After you apply this update, some applications experience a TypeInitializationException exception when they try to deserialize System.Data.DataSet or System.Data.DataTable instances from the XML within a SQL CLR stored procedure. The stack trace for this exception appears as follows: System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'Scope' threw an exception. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Drawing, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. at System.Data.TypeLimiter.Scope.IsTypeUnconditionallyAllowed(Type type) at System.Data.TypeLimiter.Scope.IsAllowedType(Type type) at System.Data.TypeLimiter.EnsureTypeIsAllowed(Type type, TypeLimiter capturedLimiter)
Workaround	This issue was corrected by the latest release of this update. Follow the instructions under How to obtain and install the update to get the updated version.
Symptom	This update does not install, and it returns either or both of the following error messages: -2146762495 A required certificate is not within its validity period when verifying against the current system clock or the timestamp in the signed file. The revocation function was unable to check revocation because the revocation server was offline.
Workaround	This issue was corrected by the latest release of this update. Follow the instructions under How to obtain and install the update to get the updated version. If you've already installed a previous release of this update, no action is required.
Symptom	Some changes rolled out to the Azure Instance Metadata Service (IMDS) attested data to switch from the Baltimore CyberTrust CA Root to the DigiCert Global G2 CA Root. You can find detailed information about this change here: Azure Instance Metadata Service-Attested data TLS: Critical changes are almost here! - Microsoft Tech Community. This update does not install and may return error message: “Fatal error during installation” with error code: 0x80070643 (or 0x643).
Workaround	This issue was addressed by the updates released in January 2022, see KB5008887 for update details. To install any previously released update, you will need to apply the latest January 2022 .NET Framework security-only update to your system before applying a previous security-only update. If you've already installed a previously released update no action is required.

Additional information about this update

The following articles contain additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions.

4566469 Description of the Security Only Update for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 4.5.2, 4.6 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB4566469)
4566466 Description of the Security Only Update for .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB4566466)

How to obtain and install the update

Before installing this update

Prerequisite:

To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 4.5.2 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.

The March 12, 2019 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB4490628). To get the standalone package for this SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog. This update is required to install updates that are only SHA-2 signed.
The latest SHA-2 update (KB4474419) released September 10, 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.
The Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package (KB4538483) 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 the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Install this update

Release Channel

Available

Next Step

Microsoft Update Catalog

Yes

To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Yes

This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows:

Product: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1,Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Embedded POSReady 7

Classification: Security Updates

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:

20200714 Security update deployment information: July 14, 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.

x86

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
System.Configuration.dll	4.0.30319.36645	405,136	08-Jun-2020	19:19
System.Data.dll	4.0.30319.36645	3,217,688	08-Jun-2020	19:19
msvcp120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	536,856	08-Jun-2020	19:15
msvcr120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	875,800	08-Jun-2020	19:15

x64

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
System.configuration.dll	4.0.30319.36645	405,136	08-Jun-2020	19:19
System.Data.dll	4.0.30319.36645	3,246,880	08-Jun-2020	19:35
System.Data.dll	4.0.30319.36645	3,217,688	08-Jun-2020	19:19
msvcp120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	678,488	08-Jun-2020	19:16
msvcp120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	536,856	08-Jun-2020	19:15
msvcr120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	869,464	08-Jun-2020	19:16
msvcr120_clr0400.dll	12.0.52480.36480	875,800	08-Jun-2020	19:15

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