CVE-2023-28296: microsoft microsoft visual studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8) Double Free
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-04-2023Last modified 23-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28296 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Double Free vulnerability in microsoft microsoft visual studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8). EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.68%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-04-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.68% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft9 products
- microsoft visual studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)≥ 15.9.0, < 15.9.54
- microsoft visual studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)≥ 16.11.0, < 16.11.26
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.0≥ 17.0.0, < 17.0.21
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.2≥ 17.2.0, < 17.2.15
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.4≥ 17.4.0, < 17.4.7
1 vendor · 9 products