CVE-2024-21409

Summary

CVE-2024-21409 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft's .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio. This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems by manipulating specially crafted .dll files. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, potentially resulting in data theft or unauthorized access. Microsoft strongly advises users to update their affected software packages to the latest versions as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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