Applies to:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2
REMINDER Windows Embedded 7 Standard and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 have reached the end of mainstream support and are now in extended security update (ESU) support.
Starting in July 2020, there will no longer be optional, non-security releases (known as "C" releases) for this operating system. Operating systems in extended support have only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release).
Verify that you have installed the required updates listed in the How to get this update section before installing this update. 
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. For more information, see the ESU blog.
REMINDER All updates for .NET Framework 4.7.2, 4.7.1, 4.7, 4.6.2, 4.6.1, and 4.6 require that the d3dcompiler_47.dll update is installed. We recommend that you install the included d3dcompiler_47.dll update before you apply this update. For more information about the d3dcompiler_47.dll, see KB 4019990.
If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.
Summary
Security Improvements
CVE-2023-36796 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE 2023-36796.
This security update addresses a vulnerability in DiaSymReader.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which can lead to Remote Code Execution. For more information seeCVE-2023-36792 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2023-36792.
This security update addresses a vulnerability in DiaSymReader.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which can lead to Remote Code Execution. For more information seeCVE-2023-36793 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2023-36793.
This security update addresses a vulnerability in DiaSymReader.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which can lead to Remote Code Execution. For more information seeCVE-2023-36794 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2023-36794.
This security update addresses a vulnerability in DiaSymReader.dll when reading a corrupted PDB file which can lead to Remote Code Execution. For more information seeCVE-2023-36788 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE 2023-36788.
This security update addresses a vulnerability in the WPF XAML parser where an unsandboxed parser can lead to remote code execution. For more information seeQuality and Reliability Improvements
For a list of improvements that were released with this update, please see the article links in the Additional Information section of this article.
Known issues in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues in this update.
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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5029937 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB5029937)
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5029933 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows Embedded 7 Standard and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB5029933)
How to get this update
Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
Windows Update and Microsoft Update |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
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 operating system update will offer, as applicable, and individual .NET Framework product updates will be installed. For more information about individual .NET Framework product updates see additional information about this update section. This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure as follows: Product: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Classification: Security Updates |
How to obtain help and support for this update
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Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ
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Protect yourself online and at home: Windows Security support
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Local support according to your country: International Support