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.NET Framework 4.8.1

.NET Framework 4.8.1

Every published release for .NET Framework 4.8.1, newest first: what each update changes, whether to install it and any confirmed known issues.

Latest
KB5127694 Oct 13, 2026
File version
4.8.10008.0
Released
Aug 9, 2022
Known issues
1 open

Update history

  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5064401

    ASP.NET event logging fixed; WPF certificate update addressed

    Addresses missing ASP.NET error events in the Windows Event log and a WPF GB18030 certificate update. You must restart after installation if affected files are in use.

    Check the newer update, KB5066131

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix ASP.NET: Some ASP.NET error events are logged properly in the Windows Event log.
    • Fix WPF: The WPF update for the GB18030 certificate related to Chinese language changes is addressed.
    Builds
    4.8.9316.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 23H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5064403

    ASP.NET event logging and GB18030 certificate handling updated

    The update addresses ASP.NET error events that might not be logged properly and a WPF update for the GB18030 certificate used in Chinese language changes.

    Check the newer update, KB5066133

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved WPF: Includes an update for the GB18030 certificate for Chinese language changes.
    • Fix ASP.NET: Some ASP.NET error events are logged properly in the Windows Event log.
    Builds
    4.8.9316.0 · 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

    KB5064400

    ASP.NET event logging fixed; GB18030 certificate updated

    The update addresses ASP.NET event logging and a GB18030 certificate update for Chinese-language changes. If you already installed the August 26 release, you do not need to take action.

    Check the newer update, KB5066130

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved WPF: The GB18030 certificate receives an update related to Chinese-language changes.
    • Fix ASP.NET: Some ASP.NET error events that failed to appear in the Windows Event log are addressed.
    Builds
    4.8.9316.0 · 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

    KB5065753

    ASP.NET event logging issue addressed

    The update addresses ASP.NET error events that might not be logged properly and an update related to the GB18030 certificate for Chinese-language changes.

    Check the newer update, KB5066134

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved WPF: Addresses an update for the GB18030 certificate for Chinese-language changes.
    • Fix ASP.NET: Some ASP.NET error events are logged properly in the Windows Event log.
    Builds
    4.8.9318.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5056579

    Type-converter concurrency and runtime error dialogs addressed

    Addresses .NET type-converter concurrency problems and error-reporting dialogs linked to DLL loading and OS code integrity checks. It adds no new security improvements; devices that already installed it need no action.

    Check the newer update, KB5064401

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: A concurrency issue involving .NET type-converter lookups is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: An issue that can trigger error-reporting dialog boxes during .NET Framework DLL loading and OS code integrity checks is addressed.
    Builds
    4.8.9310.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 23H2 Update

    KB5056580

    Type conversion and .NET load error dialogs addressed

    .NET type conversion concurrency and error dialogs from some library loads are addressed. The Windows 11 22H2 package is now available through WSUS and the Update Catalog.

    Check the newer update, KB5064403
    Known issues: 1 open Organizations and IT administrators
    • The Windows 11, version 22H2 package KB5056580 was not available on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog.

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved .NET Libraries: The update addresses a concurrency problem that can affect type conversion in .NET apps.
    • Improved .NET Runtime: The update addresses error dialogs that can appear when some .NET libraries load.
    Builds
    4.8.9310.0 · 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

    KB5056578

    Addresses type-converter concurrency and runtime error dialogs

    The update addresses a .NET type-conversion concurrency issue and error dialogs triggered by .NET DLL loads under OS code integrity enforcement. If you installed it previously, the July release requires no action.

    Check the newer update, KB5064400

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: Addresses a concurrency issue affecting .NET type conversion and property lookup.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Addresses error dialogs that can appear when .NET Framework DLLs load under the operating system’s code integrity policy.
    Builds
    4.8.9310.0 · 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

    KB5062061

    TypeDescriptor concurrency and .NET error dialogs addressed

    Addresses a .NET TypeDescriptor concurrency issue and error-reporting dialogs triggered by interactions with Windows code integrity enforcement. It includes no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5065753

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved .NET Libraries: Addresses a concurrency issue involving .NET property and type-converter lookup.
    • Improved .NET Runtime: Addresses error-reporting dialog boxes triggered by interactions between .NET Framework DLL loads and Windows code integrity enforcemen...
    Builds
    4.8.9315.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5054979

    UNC file and directory operations get a reliability fix

    Addresses an issue with .NET file and directory operations on UNC shares. It contains no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5056579

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: Addresses an issue with file and directory operations on network shares.
    Builds
    4.8.9300.0 · 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

    KB5054978

    Network-share file operations get a reliability fix

    The update addresses an issue with .NET applications that use file and directory APIs on network shares. If you already installed the April 8, 2025 Security and Quality Rollup, no action is needed.

    Check the newer update, KB5056578

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: Addresses an issue with .NET applications that use file and directory APIs on network shares.
    Builds
    4.8.9300.0 · 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

    KB5054693

    WPF printing memory errors and UNC file access addressed

    The update addresses a WPF printing issue involving large numbers of pages and a .NET file and directory API issue on UNC shares. A restart might be needed if affected files are in use.

    Check the newer update, KB5062061

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix WPF: The update addresses memory errors that can interrupt printing large numbers of pages in WPF apps.
    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: The update addresses an issue affecting apps that use file and directory APIs on UNC shares.
    Builds
    4.8.9305.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5050577

    Opt-in WPF change addresses memory errors in large print jobs

    An opt-in WPF setting addresses an OutOfMemory exception when printing many pages. The fix must be enabled in the app.config file.

    Check the newer update, KB5054979

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix WPF: An opt-in setting addresses an OutOfMemory exception when printing many pages in WPF apps.
    Builds
    4.8.9297.0 · 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

    KB5050576

    Opt-in fix addresses memory errors when WPF apps print large jobs

    An opt-in WPF fix addresses an out-of-memory problem when printing many pages. The update contains no new security improvements.

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix WPF: Printing many pages can cause an out-of-memory error in WPF applications; an opt-in change addresses the issue.
    Builds
    4.8.9297.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 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 / 4.8.1 .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 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Optional preview
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    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.
    Builds
    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 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2 · Windows Server 2025 Security update

    KB5044030

    Denial-of-service flaws and SQL CLR runtime exceptions addressed

    Addresses two .NET Framework denial-of-service vulnerabilities and issues that could cause SQL CLR runtime exceptions or prevent applications from targeting .NET Framework.

    Check the newer update, KB5049622

    Key changes 2 CVEs · 4 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Framework: Addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability in .NET Framework.
    • Fix .NET Libraries: Addresses an issue that caused runtime errors in certain applications using SQL CLR.
    Builds
    4.8.9277.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    2 vulnerabilities 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

    KB5044029

    Runtime denial-of-service flaws and app targeting issue addressed

    The update addresses two .NET Framework denial-of-service vulnerabilities and reliability issues affecting SQL CLR scenarios and applications targeting .NET Framework.

    Check the newer update, KB5049621

    Key changes 2 CVEs · 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: Addresses runtime exceptions in certain SQL CLR-hosted scenarios following May cumulative updates.
    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: Addresses an issue that prevented applications from targeting .NET Framework.
    • Security CVE-2024-43483: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability
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    4.8.9277.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    2 vulnerabilities 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

    KB5044035

    Two denial-of-service flaws addressed; SQL CLR exceptions targeted

    Addresses two .NET Framework denial-of-service vulnerabilities and reliability issues involving SQL CLR hosted scenarios and applications targeting .NET Framework.

    Check the newer update, KB5049625

    Key changes 2 CVEs · 4 changes

    • Fix .NET Framework: A denial-of-service vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Framework: A second denial-of-service vulnerability in .NET Framework is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Libraries: Runtime exceptions in certain SQL CLR hosted scenarios after May cumulative updates are addressed.
    Builds
    4.8.9277.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
    Security
    2 vulnerabilities fixed
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