CVE-2026-105016: Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5gjq-3f94-rcf7
CVSS 9.8
CWE-122
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-105016 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow) affecting Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves microsoft security advisory cve-2026-105016 - microsoft quic remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.11-ci.159417053.

CVE-2026-105016 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-105016
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5gjq-3f94-rcf7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affected Product Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-105016

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel fixed: 2.5.11-ci.159417053
Upgrade Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel to 2.5.11-ci.159417053
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

inspect dependencies for Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-105016, inspect your project dependencies for Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel:

inspect dependencies for Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.11-ci.159417053), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow, where a heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). In Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Executive summary Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in Microsoft QUIC as used by .NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, .NET 10.0, and .NET 11 RC2 on Windows. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability. A crafted IPv6 QUIC packet can reach the Microsoft QUIC HTTP/3 path without authentication or user interaction and trigger remote code execution. ## Announcement Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/446 ## CVSS Details - **Version:** 3.1 - **Severity:** Critical - **Score:** 9.8 - **Vector:** `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H` - **Weakness:** CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) ## Affected Platforms - **Platforms:** Windows - **Architectures:** All ## <a name="affected-packages"></a>Affected Packages The vulnerability affects Microsoft .NET projects that use an affected package version listed below. Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | --------------- [Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel) | >= 2.5.11-ci.156755675, <= 2.5.11-ci.156755675 | 2.5.11-ci.159417053 ## Advisory FAQ ### <a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected? If your application uses a package version listed in [affected packages](#affected-packages), it is exposed to the vulnerability. ### <a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue? 1. Install the latest servicing update for your supported .NET release. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs. 2. If your application directly references `Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel`, update the package reference to version 2.5.11-ci.159417053 or later. You can list the .NET versions installed on your system by running the `dotnet --info` command. Once you have installed the updated runtime or SDK, restart your applications for the update to take effect. Additionally, if you have deployed [self-contained applications](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/deploying/#self-contained-deployments-scd) targeting any of the impacted versions, these applications are also vulnerable and must be recompiled and redeployed. ## Other Information ### Reporting Security Issues If you have found a potential security issue in a supported version of .NET, please report it to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) via the [MSRC Researcher Portal](https://msrc.microsoft.com/report/vulnerability/new). Further information can be found in the MSRC [Report an Issue FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/faqs-report-an-issue). Security reports made through MSRC may qualify for the Microsoft .NET Bounty. Details of the Microsoft .NET Bounty Program, including terms and conditions, are at https://aka.ms/corebounty. ### Support You can ask questions about this issue on GitHub in the .NET GitHub organization. The main repositories are located at https://github.com/dotnet/runtime. The Announcements repository (https://github.com/dotnet/Announcements) will contain this bulletin as an issue and will include a link to a discussion issue. You can ask questions in the linked discussion issue. ### Disclaimer The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. ### External Links [CVE-2026-105016](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-105016) ### Acknowledgements pwn2addr ### Revisions V1.0 (10/13/2026): Advisory published.

CVE-2026-105016 Affected Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.11-ci.159417053
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel
NuGet
≥ 2.5.11-ci.156755675
< 2.5.11-ci.159417053
All 1 versions
2.5.11-ci.156755675
2.5.11-ci.159417053

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-105016?
CVE-2026-105016 is a security vulnerability in Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel involving Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2026-105016 - Microsoft QUIC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow.
Which Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.11-ci.159417053 across affected packages: Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel.
What version fixes CVE-2026-105016?
Upgrading to 2.5.11-ci.159417053 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel affected?
Yes, Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel is affected in releases prior to 2.5.11-ci.159417053. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.11-ci.159417053 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-105016?
CVE-2026-105016 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-105016?
CVE-2026-105016 is classified under CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2026-105016?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Microsoft.Native.Quic.MsQuic.Schannel'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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