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.NET Framework updates

All published releases for .NET Framework, newest first: what each update changes, whether to install it and any confirmed known issues. Latest release: October 13, 2026.

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.NET Framework updates

  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Update

    KB5062063

    TypeDescriptor concurrency and DLL error-dialog issues addressed

    Addresses two .NET reliability issues involving TypeDescriptor and DLL loading. It includes previously released security improvements but adds none.

    Check the newer update, KB5065748

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: A concurrency issue affecting .NET type-property and converter lookups is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: An issue that can trigger error-reporting dialog boxes during .NET Framework DLL loading is addressed.
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    4.8.4795.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Update

    KB5062068

    TypeDescriptor concurrency and .NET error dialogs addressed

    The update addresses a .NET concurrency issue and error-reporting dialogs triggered by interactions between .NET Framework DLL loads and Windows code integrity enforcement.

    Check the newer update, KB5065755

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: A concurrency issue involving .NET property and type information is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Error-reporting dialog boxes caused by interactions between .NET Framework DLL loads and Windows code integrity enforcement are address...
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    4.8.4795.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
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  • .NET Framework 4.8 .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 10 1607 · Windows Server 2016 Update

    KB5062064

    .NET load error dialogs and library concurrency issue addressed

    The update addresses a library concurrency problem and an issue that can trigger error dialogs when .NET files load. It adds no new security improvements but includes earlier ones.

    Check the newer update, KB5065749

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: A problem with .NET property and converter calls happening at the same time is addressed.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: An issue that can cause error dialogs when .NET files load is addressed.
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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 Update

    KB5062070

    .NET library timing issues and error dialogs addressed

    Addresses a timing issue in .NET library functions and error-reporting dialogs that could appear while .NET libraries load.

    Check the newer update, KB5065744

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix .NET Libraries: Some .NET applications that inspect object properties work more reliably when several operations happen at once.
    • Fix .NET Runtime: Applications might no longer show error-reporting dialogs when .NET loads a library while Windows checks whether its code is trusted.
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    4.7.4135.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5057056

    Includes 2 improvements

    Includes previously released security improvements and quality and reliability changes for Windows 10 version 22H2. It adds no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5064794

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Improved .NET Framework: Previously released security improvements remain included in this cumulative update.
    • Improved .NET Framework: The update includes quality and reliability improvements.
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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    4.8.9305.0 · 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

    KB5054977

    File operations on network shares are addressed

    The update addresses a .NET issue involving files and folders on network shares. It adds no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5056577

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: The update addresses a problem when .NET applications work with files and folders on network shares.
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    4.8.4780.0 · 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

    KB5055169

    Large print jobs and file operations on network shares addressed

    Addresses a WPF printing problem that could cause an OutOfMemory exception and an issue with .NET file and directory operations on network shares.

    Check the newer update, KB5062063

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix WPF: Addresses a problem that could cause printing many pages to fail with an OutOfMemory exception.
    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: Addresses an issue with .NET file and directory operations on network shares.
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    4.8.4785.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Update

    KB5055175

    Large WPF print jobs and network-share file operations addressed

    The update addresses problems with printing many pages in WPF and using .NET file and directory APIs on network shares. It adds no new security improvements and includes previously released ones.

    Check the newer update, KB5062068

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix WPF: Addresses a problem that can interrupt printing large numbers of pages.
    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: Addresses an issue with .NET apps using file and directory operations on network shares.
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    4.8.4785.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
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  • .NET Framework 4.8 .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 10 1607 · Windows Server 2016 Update

    KB5055170

    Large print jobs and network-share file access addressed

    The update addresses .NET Framework 4.8 reliability issues involving large print jobs and file and directory operations on network shares. It contains no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5062064

    Key changes 2 changes

    • Fix WPF: The update addresses an issue that can cause an out-of-memory error when printing a large number of pages.
    • Fix .NET Fundamentals: The update addresses an issue with .NET apps using file and directory operations on network shares.
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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 Update

    KB5054695

    Large-page WPF printing gets an OutOfMemory fix

    The update addresses an OutOfMemory exception that could interrupt printing large numbers of pages. It adds no new security improvements.

    Check the newer update, KB5062070

    Key changes 1 change

    • Fix WPF: Addresses an issue that could cause an OutOfMemory exception when printing a large number of pages.
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    4.7.4130.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
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  • .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 22H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5055063

    Reliability updates for .NET 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1

    Includes cumulative quality and reliability improvements for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1. It adds no new security improvements and has no known issues.

    Check the newer update, KB5057056

    Key changes 1 change

    • Improved .NET Framework: Includes quality and reliability improvements 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 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.
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    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.
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    4.8.9297.0 · 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

    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
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    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.9290.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.9294.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.4772.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.4775.0 · 2.0.50727.9179
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    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
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    4.8.4775.0 · 2.0.50727.9066
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    1 vulnerability fixed
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