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.NET Framework 3.5

.NET Framework 3.5

Every published release for .NET Framework 3.5, newest first: what each update changes, whether to install it and any confirmed known issues.

Latest
KB5127694 Oct 13, 2026
File version
2.0.50727.9188
Released
Nov 19, 2007
All editions
updates until Jan 9, 2029
Known issues
1 open

Update history

  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5050579

    Large WPF print jobs get an opt-in memory fix

    An opt-in WPF change addresses failures when printing many pages because of an out-of-memory exception. Apps must enable it in their configuration.

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix WPF: The opt-in change addresses failures when printing many pages because of an out-of-memory exception.
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    4.8.4777.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5050593

    Includes 1 improvement

    Includes cumulative quality and reliability improvements for framework apps on Windows 10, version 22H2. It adds no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5055063

    Key changes 1 change

    • Improved .NET Framework: Framework apps receive quality and reliability improvements. The page links to separate articles for details, but does not describe the...
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Security update

    KB5049622

    .NET RCE vulnerability addressed; rare runtime loop fixed

    Addresses CVE-2025-21176, a remote code execution vulnerability, and rare cases where a thread entering the .NET runtime for the first time could trigger an infinite loop.

    Check the newer update, KB5066131

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses rare cases where a thread entering the .NET runtime for the first time could cause an infinite loop.
    • CVSS 8.8 CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 23H2 Security update

    KB5049624

    .NET RCE flaw addressed; rare CLR loop fixed

    The update addresses a .NET Framework remote code execution vulnerability and a rare infinite-loop issue when a thread first enters the CLR. It is no longer available through Windows Update.

    Check the newer update, KB5066133

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: A remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: A rare issue that could cause an infinite loop when a thread first enters the CLR is addressed.
    • CVSS 8.8 CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Security update

    KB5049621

    Remote code execution flaw and rare CLR loop addressed

    The update addresses CVE-2025-21176, a .NET Framework remote code execution vulnerability, and a rare case where a thread could enter an infinite loop.

    Check the newer update, KB5066130

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses rare cases where a thread could get stuck in an infinite loop the first time it enters the CLR.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022 Security update

    KB5049625

    Remote code execution flaw and rare CLR thread loop addressed

    The update addresses a .NET Framework remote code execution vulnerability and a rare issue that could cause an infinite loop when a thread first enters the CLR.

    Check the newer update, KB5066134

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: A remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: In rare cases, a thread entering the CLR for the first time could cause an infinite loop; this issue is addressed.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.9294.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Security update

    KB5049613

    Remote code execution flaw addressed; rare CLR loop corrected

    Addresses a .NET Framework remote code execution vulnerability and a rare issue that could trap a thread in an infinite loop when it first entered the CLR.

    Check the newer update, KB5066135

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses a rare case where a thread entering the .NET runtime for the first time could get stuck in an infinite loop.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.4772.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Security update

    KB5049617

    .NET runtime remote-code flaw and rare thread-entry hang addressed

    The update addresses one remote-code-execution vulnerability in .NET Framework and a rare .NET runtime infinite-loop problem when a thread enters the CLR for the first time.

    Check the newer update, KB5066139

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: A remote-code-execution vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: A rare infinite loop that could occur when a thread first enters the .NET runtime is addressed.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.4775.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Security update

    KB5049615

    Remote code execution flaw addressed; rare CLR loop fixed

    The update addresses CVE-2025-21176, a .NET Framework remote code execution vulnerability, and a rare issue that could cause an infinite loop when a thread first enters the CLR.

    Check the newer update, KB5066137

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses a rare issue that could cause an infinite loop when a thread first enters the CLR.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.8.4775.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.7.2 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.7.2 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Security update

    KB5049608

    Closes a .NET remote-code-execution flaw and CLR loop issue

    The update addresses a remote-code-execution vulnerability in .NET Framework and a rare CLR infinite-loop issue.

    Check the newer update, KB5066143

    Key changes 1 CVE · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: A remote-code-execution vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses a rare case where a thread entering the CLR for the first time could get caught in an infinite loop.
    • Security CVE-2025-21176: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Builds
    4.7.4126.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
    Security
    1 vulnerability fixed
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5048162

    .NET runtime crash conditions addressed

    Addresses .NET runtime crashes linked to certain assembly and Windows code-integrity interactions. Restart the computer after installation if affected files are in use.

    Check the newer update, KB5049622

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Runtime: Some .NET applications might crash during certain interactions between assemblies and Windows code-integrity updates; this update addre...
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    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5048161

    .NET runtime crash conditions addressed

    Addresses crashes caused by certain interactions involving .NET runtime assemblies and Windows code-integrity policy updates.

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses crashes that can happen when .NET runtime assemblies interact with Windows code-integrity policy updates.
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    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5048160

    Addresses .NET runtime crashes linked to code integrity checks

    Addresses crashes in some .NET applications linked to interactions between precompiled app components and Windows code-integrity checks.

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses crashes in some .NET apps linked to interactions between precompiled app components and Windows checks that enforce code inte...
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    4.8.4772.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5048292

    Includes 1 improvement

    Includes quality and reliability improvements for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8, and 4.8.1. It adds no new security improvements but includes previously released ones.

    Check the newer update, KB5050593

    Key changes 1 change

    • Improved .NET Framework: Quality and reliability improvements are included for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8, and 4.8.1.
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5045934

    ASP.NET compilation errors and rare CLR loops addressed

    Addresses several .NET reliability issues, including a Visual Studio ASP.NET compilation error and a rare CLR infinite loop. It adds no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5048162

    Key changes 7 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: Addresses an error during design-time compilation of .NET Framework ASP.NET projects in Visual Studio.
    • Fix CLR: Addresses a rare case where a thread entering the CLR for the first time could cause an infinite loop.
    • Fix CLR: Addresses an issue that could cause an incorrect interface call when JIT optimizations are enabled.
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    4.8.9282.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5045933

    ASP.NET compilation and CLR reliability issues addressed

    .NET Framework's ASP.NET design-time compilation error and several CLR and user-group lookup issues are addressed. Windows Update for Business receives these changes in its next security update, not through this release.

    Check the newer update, KB5049621

    Key changes 7 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: The design-time compilation issue that produces a “The type initializer for ‘System.Web.UI.Util’ threw an exception.” error is addresse...
    • Fix CLR: A rare case where a thread entering the CLR for the first time could cause an infinite loop is addressed.
    • Fix CLR: An issue with interface call devirtualization when JIT optimizations are enabled is addressed.
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    4.8.9282.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022 Update

    KB5046264

    ASP.NET editing errors and .NET runtime problems addressed

    Addresses an ASP.NET error in Visual Studio and several .NET runtime and user-group lookup issues on Windows Server 2022.

    Check the newer update, KB5049625

    Key changes 7 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: Visual Studio no longer shows a “type initializer” error while preparing an ASP.NET project for editing.
    • Fix CLR: In rare cases, an application is less likely to get stuck when part of it first enters the .NET runtime.
    • Fix CLR: Applications using certain runtime speed optimizations are less likely to make an incorrect call through an interface.
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    4.8.9287.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5045936

    Visual Studio compilation error and CLR runtime issues addressed

    Addresses a Visual Studio ASP.NET compilation error and several .NET runtime and API issues. It contains no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5049613

    Key changes 7 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: This update addresses an error that can occur during design-time compilation of .NET Framework ASP.NET projects in Visual Studio.
    • Fix CLR: This update addresses a rare case where a thread entering the CLR for the first time could cause an infinite loop.
    • Fix CLR: This update addresses incorrect interface-call behavior that could occur when JIT optimizations are enabled.
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    4.8.4767.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Update

    KB5046265

    Visual Studio ASP.NET compilation error addressed

    The update addresses a Visual Studio design-time compilation error in ASP.NET projects, along with reliability issues in the CLR and .NET APIs.

    Check the newer update, KB5049617

    Key changes 7 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: The update addresses a Visual Studio design-time compilation error in .NET Framework ASP.NET projects.
    • Fix CLR: The update addresses a rare case where a thread could enter an infinite loop the first time it enters the CLR.
    • Fix CLR: The update addresses incorrect handling of some interface calls when JIT optimizations are enabled.
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    4.8.4770.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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