How to remediate .NET Runtime 8.0.15 vulnerability
To address the security vulnerability in .NET Runtime 8.0.15, follow one of the recommended remediation options below. These steps ensure complete removal or safe upgrading of the vulnerable runtime version.
Option 1: Overwrite with Newer Version
Install a newer version of .NET Runtime 8.0 (not the SDK) from Microsoft to overwrite the components from version 8.0.15 that may still be present and vulnerable.
This method is suitable if the Control Panel does not list the version 8.0.15 for removal.
Option 2: Uninstall via MetaDefender Endpoint User Interface
You can remove .NET Runtime 8.0.15 directly using the MetaDefender Endpoint User Interface. Simply navigate to one of the following pages:
- Application Patches
- Vulnerabilities
- Application Remover
Option 3: Use .NET Uninstall Tool
If version 8.0.15 is still detected after upgrading or if it does not appear in the above MetaDefender Endpoint pages, use the official Microsoft .NET Uninstall Tool.
Steps:
- Download and extract the tool.
- Run the tool using Command Prompt with Administrator privileges.
- Follow the instructions to remove .NET Runtime 8.0.15.
Option 4: Use the Command line to clean .NET Runtime 8.0.15 and .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.15 when disabling MetaDefender Endpoint User Interface
Step 1: Run the command line with administrator permissions
.NET Runtime x64:
MsiExec.exe /X{8731E6E3-AF96-4515-ACEC-DBFB3DF55292}.NET Runtime x86:
MsiExec.exe /X{5BC8AE9F-2277-483E-BF7E-C70EF841641D}Step 2: In Control Panel, try to uninstall .NET Runtime 8.0.15 and .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.15 again
This step ensures that .NET Runtime 8.0.15 and .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.15 are completely uninstalled and the installation folder is cleaned.
General Recommendation
If the vulnerable application is still detected after upgrading, it may not have been fully removed. Please try to uninstall it via MetaDefender Endpoint or follow the manual instructions provided above.