Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS)
Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS)
The Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) reached end of service life on Nov 12, 2024. Third-party maintenance keeps it supported — 24/7 engineering support and same-day replacement parts — at 40-70% below OEM renewal pricing. Coverage is available across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, with next-business-day or 4-hour onsite response and no OEM software contract required.
- 24x7 support desk
- 4-hour onsite in major metros
- Spares held for every model we quote
- 5+ years past end of service life
- No OEM software contract required
- One contract for the whole rack
Specifications
- product
- dotnet
- release
- 6
- product Label
- Microsoft .NET
- release Label
- 6 (LTS)
- codename
- lts
- true
- latest Version
- 6.0.36
- release Date
- 2021-11-08
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/dotnet
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Nov 12, 2024
- Last OEM Support
- Nov 12, 2024
Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) Third-Party Maintenance Pricing
Choose the response level you need. We send an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48, typically 40-70% below the OEM renewal.
Parts and engineer onsite next business day; 24x7 phone support.
Quote this level4-hour onsite response in major metros, business hours.
Quote this levelMission-critical: 4-hour onsite response around the clock, 365 days.
Quote this levelCoverage across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Hardware maintenance does not require an active VMware, Broadcom or other OEM software contract.
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how 3rd party maintenance compares to traditional OEM support for your Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS). Get the same level of service at a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| 24/7/365 Support | ||
| Same-Day Parts Replacement | Limited | |
| Mixed-Vendor Support | ||
| Flexible Contract Terms | Annual Only | Month-to-Month Available |
| Asset Lifecycle Extension | ||
| OEM-Trained Engineers |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS)?
Save 40-70%
Dramatically reduce your maintenance costs while maintaining the same level of support coverage.
Extend Asset Life
Continue using your Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) well beyond the OEM end-of-life date.
24/7 Expert Support
OEM-trained engineers available around the clock with same-day parts replacement.
Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) still supported?
Microsoft ended support for the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) on Nov 12, 2024. Third-party maintenance remains available and keeps the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) supported with 24/7 engineering support and same-day replacement parts.
When is the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) end of service life (EOSL) date?
Microsoft lists the end of service life for the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) as Nov 12, 2024.
Can I keep using the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Microsoft stops selling support contracts and issuing updates — the equipment itself keeps working. Third-party maintenance provides engineering support and replacement parts for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS) cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS)
43 published CVEs affect the Microsoft .NET 6 (LTS), including 36 rated critical or high severity. Microsoft no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-0057 | CRITICAL | 9.1 | Jan 9, 2024 | NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability |
| CVE-2024-0056 | HIGH | 8.7 | Jan 9, 2024 | Microsoft.Data.SqlClient and System.Data.SqlClient SQL Data Provider Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-33170 | HIGH | 8.1 | Jul 11, 2023 | ASP.NET and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-33127 | HIGH | 8.1 | Jul 11, 2023 | .NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-36796 | HIGH | 7.8 | Sep 12, 2023 | Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-36794 | HIGH | 7.8 | Sep 12, 2023 | Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-36793 | HIGH | 7.8 | Sep 12, 2023 | Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-36792 | HIGH | 7.8 | Sep 12, 2023 | Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-35390 | HIGH | 7.8 | Aug 8, 2023 | .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-24897 | HIGH | 7.8 | Jun 14, 2023 | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-24895 | HIGH | 7.8 | Jun 14, 2023 | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-28260 | HIGH | 7.8 | Apr 11, 2023 | .NET DLL Hijacking Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-21808 | HIGH | 7.8 | Feb 14, 2023 | .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2022-41032 | HIGH | 7.8 | Oct 11, 2022 | NuGet Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-36049 | HIGH | 7.6 | Nov 14, 2023 | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2024-43485 | HIGH | 7.5 | Oct 8, 2024 | .NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability |
| CVE-2024-43484 | HIGH | 7.5 | Oct 8, 2024 | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability |
| CVE-2024-43483 | HIGH | 7.5 | Oct 8, 2024 | .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability |
| CVE-2024-20672 | HIGH | 7.5 | Jan 9, 2024 | .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-44487 | HIGH | 7.5 | Oct 10, 2023 | The HTTP/2 protocol allows a denial of service (server resource consumption) because request cancellation can reset many streams quickly, as exploited in the wild in August through October 2023. |
Showing the 20 most severe of 43 known CVEs.
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