CVE-2026-96958
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Inefficient algorithmic complexity in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 19:22:08.387000
Last modified
2026-10-22 22:20:08.990000
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