8.8
High
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64

CVE-2022-41089

CVE-2022-41089 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (nuget), affecting versions >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31. It is fixed in 3.1.32, 6.0.12, 7.0.1.

Key facts
CVSS score
8.8
High
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64
Fixed in
3.1.32, 6.0.12, 7.0.1
Disclosed
2022

Summary

Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2022-41089: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability <a name="executive-summary"></a>Executive summary Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in .NET Core 3.1, .NET 6.0., and .NET 7.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET Core 3.1, .NET 6.0, and .NET 7.0, where a malicious actor could cause a user to run arbitrary code as a result of parsing maliciously crafted xps files. Announcement Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/242 <a name="mitigation-factors"></a>Mitigation factors Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability. <a name="affected-software"></a>Affected software Any .NET 7.0 WinForms or WPF application running on .NET 7.0.0 or earlier. Any .NET 6.0 WinForms or WPF application running on .NET 6.0.11 or earlier. Any .NET Core 3.1 WinForms or WPF application running on .NET 3.1.31 or earlier. If the application does not utilize WinForms or WPF, it is not affected by this vulnerability. Applications targeting Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and other non-Windows platforms are not affected by this vulnerability. If your application uses the following package versions, ensure you update to the latest version of .NET. <a name=".NET Core 3.1"></a>.NET Core 3.1 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64|>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31|3.1.32 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86|>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31|3.1.32 <a name=".NET 6"></a>.NET 6 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64|>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11|6.0.12 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64|>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11|6.0.12 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86|>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11|6.0.12 <a name=".NET 7"></a>.NET 7 Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64|>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.0|7.0.1 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64|>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.0|7.0.1 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86|>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.0|7.0.1 Advisory FAQ <a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected? If you have a runtime or SDK with a version listed, or an affected package listed in affected software, you're exposed to the vulnerability. <a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue? To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET 7.0, .NET 6.0 or .NET Core 3.1. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs. If you have .NET Core 3.1 or greater installed, you can list the versions you have installed by running the dotnet --info command. You will see output like the following; If you are using one of the affected packages, please update to the patched version listed above. If you're using .NET 7.0, you should download and install Runtime 7.0.1 or SDK 7.0.101 (for Visual Studio 2022 v17.4) from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/7.0. If you're using .NET 6.0, you should download and install Runtime 6.0.12 or SDK 6.0.112 (for Visual Studio 2022 v17.1) from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/6.0. If you're using .NET Core 3.1, you should download and install Runtime 3.1.32 (for Visual Studio 2019 v16.9) from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/3.1. .NET 7.0, .NET 6.0 and .NET Core 3.1 updates are also available from Microsoft Update. To access this either type "Check for updates" in your Windows search, or open Settings, choose Update & Security and then click Check for Updates. Once you have installed the updated runtime or SDK, restart your apps for the update to take effect. Additionally, if you've deployed self-contained applications targeting any of the impacted versions, these applications are also vulnerable and must be recompiled and redeployed. Other Information Acknowledgements Eleftherios Panos with Nettitude Nick Landers with NetSPI Reporting Security Issues If you have found a potential security issue in .NET 7.0, .NET 6.0 or .NET Core 3.1, please email details to [email protected]. Reports may qualify for the Microsoft .NET Core & .NET 5 Bounty. Details of the Microsoft .NET Bounty Program including terms and conditions are at <https://aka.ms/corebounty>. Support You can ask questions about this issue on GitHub in the .NET GitHub organization. The main repos are located at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime and https://github.com/dotnet/wpf/. The Announcements repo (https://github.com/dotnet/Announcements) will contain this bulletin as an issue and will include a link to a discussion issue. You can ask questions in the linked discussion issue. Disclaimer The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. External Links CVE-2022-41089

Impact

What is code injection?

Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment. Typical impact: arbitrary code execution within the application's privilege context.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2022-41089 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and user interaction required. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (3.1.32, 6.0.12, 7.0.1). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

nuget

  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 (>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 (>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 (>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 (= 7.0.0)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 (= 7.0.0)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (= 7.0.0)

Security releases

  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 → 3.1.32 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 → 3.1.32 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 → 6.0.12 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 → 6.0.12 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 → 6.0.12 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 → 7.0.1 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 → 7.0.1 (nuget)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 → 7.0.1 (nuget)
Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade the following packages to resolve this vulnerability:

  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 3.1.32 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 3.1.32 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 to 7.0.1 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 7.0.1 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 7.0.1 or later

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2022-41089

What is CVE-2022-41089?

CVE-2022-41089 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (nuget), affecting versions >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31. It is fixed in 3.1.32, 6.0.12, 7.0.1. Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment.

How severe is CVE-2022-41089?

CVE-2022-41089 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-41089?
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 (nuget) (versions >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 (nuget) (versions >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.31)
  • Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 (nuget) (versions >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11)
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-41089?

Yes. CVE-2022-41089 is fixed in 3.1.32, 6.0.12, 7.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2022-41089 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-41089 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2022-41089 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41089?
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 3.1.32 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 3.1.32 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 6.0.12 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 to 7.0.1 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 to 7.0.1 or later
  • Upgrade Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 to 7.0.1 or later

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