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Risk scores
| CVSS metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Attack vector (AV:L) | Local access needed |
| Attack complexity (AC:L) | Low complexity |
| Privileges required (PR:N) | No privileges required |
| User interaction (UI:R) | A user must take an action |
| Scope (S:U) | Scope unchanged |
| Confidentiality (C:H) | High confidentiality impact |
| Integrity (I:H) | High integrity impact |
| Availability (A:H) | High availability impact |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
About Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
CVE-2026-70354 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, a product from Microsoft. Before acting, confirm where Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.
What the flaw is
In plain terms: Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
The weakness class is Out of Bounds Write. The program writes past the end of a buffer, a common path to code execution.
Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs no login, and relies on a user taking an action. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Affected versions and timeline
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 |
| Affected versions | Visual Studio 2022 from 17.14.0 before 17.14.38; Visual Studio 2026 from 18.8.0 before 18.8.3; .Net Framework 4.8.1; .Net Framework 4.8; .Net Framework 4.6.2; .Net Framework 4.7; .Net Framework 4.7.1; .Net Framework 4.7.2; .Net Framework 3.5; .Net from 8.0.0 before 8.0.30; .Net from 9.0.0 before 9.0.19; .Net from 10.0.0 before 10.0.11 |
| Published | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Last modified | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Added to CISA KEV | Not listed |
| Assigning CNA | secure@microsoft.com |
How to detect it
- Inventory every instance of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 and record the running version against the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
- Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.
How to fix it
- Apply the fixed version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 named in the vendor advisory.
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
- Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.
CTEM action plan
| CTEM stage | What to do for this CVE |
|---|---|
| Scope | Add every business service that depends on Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 to the current CTEM cycle. |
| Discover | Find all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure. |
| Prioritize | Rank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact. |
| Validate | Confirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work. |
| Mobilize | Assign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure. |
CWE References
- CWE-787: Out of Bounds Write More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
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