Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Products covered
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14
.NET 9.0 installed on Windows
.NET 10.0 installed on Windows
.NET 11.0 installed on Windows
Remediation
Release Notes Install KB5130035. Install KB5130036.
Vendor-listed fixes
18.10.4
17.14.42
9.0.319, 9.0.122
10.0.402
11.0.100-rc.2
CVEs in this advisory 1
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