August 8, 2023-KB5028952 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016
Applies To
.NETRelease Date:August 8, 2023
Version: .NET Framework 4.8
The August 8, 2023 update for Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 includes security and cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 4.8. We recommend that you apply this update as part of your regular maintenance routines. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites and Restart requirement sections.
Summary
Security Improvements
CVE-2023-36899 - .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This security update addresses a vulnerability in applications on IIS using their parent application’s Application Pool which can lead to privilege escalation or other security bypasses. For more information see CVE 2023-36899.
CVE-2023-36873 - .NET Framework Spoofing Vulnerability This security update addresses a vulnerability where unauthenticated remote attacker can sign ClickOnce deployments without a valid code signing certificate. For more information see CVE-2023-36873.
Quality and Reliability Improvements
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WPF |
- Addresses an issue where XPS documents using LinkTarget aren't rendering properly. |
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Networking |
- Addresses an issue where using proxy with continuous load may lead to memory leak resulting in high memory usage, or potentially OutOfMemoryException. |
1Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
Known issues in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues in this update.
How to get this update
Install this update
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Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
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Windows Update and Microsoft Update |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
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Windows Update for Business |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
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Microsoft Update Catalog |
Yes |
To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
Yes |
This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure as follows: Product: Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 Classification: Security Updates |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update.
Prerequisites
To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 4.8 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.
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
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