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.
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
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 — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
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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