# CVE-2023-28260: .NET DLL Hijacking Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2023-28260 is fixed in 16 products on 3 platforms, first by PowerShell Preview 7.4.0.1, released December 20, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-28260
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0154
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Unlikely
- Published: Apr 10, 2023
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28260

## Description

.NET DLL Hijacking Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .NET 6.0 |  | [KB5025915](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5025915.md) | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Microsoft | .NET 7.0 |  | [KB5025916](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5025916.md) | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Windows apps | PowerShell | 7.3.4.0 | [PowerShell 7.3.4.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/microsoft.powershell-7.3.4.0.md) | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Windows apps | PowerShell Preview | 7.4.0.1 | [PowerShell Preview 7.4.0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/microsoft.powershell.preview-7.4.0.1.md) | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Linux | aspnetcore-runtime-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [aspnetcore-runtime-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-aspnetcore-runtime-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | aspnetcore-targeting-pack-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [aspnetcore-targeting-pack-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-aspnetcore-targeting-pack-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-apphost-pack-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-apphost-pack-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-apphost-pack-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-host Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-host 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-host-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-hostfxr-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-hostfxr-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-hostfxr-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-runtime-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-runtime-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-runtime-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-sdk-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-sdk-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-sdk-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-sdk-6.0-source-built-artifacts Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-sdk-6.0-source-built-artifacts 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-sdk-6.0-source-built-artifacts-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-targeting-pack-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-targeting-pack-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-targeting-pack-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet-templates-6.0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet-templates-6.0 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet-templates-6.0-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | dotnet6 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [dotnet6 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dotnet6-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Linux | netstandard-targeting-pack-2.1 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1 | [netstandard-targeting-pack-2.1 6.0.116-0ubuntu1~22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-netstandard-targeting-pack-2.1-6.0.116-0ubuntu1-22.04.1.md) | Apr 10, 2023 |

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