.NET 7 has been updated to version 7.0.3 with .NET February 2023 Updates. This is a security update that includes several fixes and improvements for different repositories and fixes a “Remote code execution” vulnerability CVE-2023-21808, and some others.
.NET 7.0.3 has been tested with the latest preview version of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4.
Microsoft continuously improves .NET versions by releasing a newer, improved version each month.
Continue down below to learn more about .NET 7.0.3 and install SDKs, Runtimes. and ASP .NET Cores using the direct download links of offline installers.
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What’s New in .NET 7.0.3
There are a plethora of new improvements and fixes in .NET 7.0.3 over its predecessor. As mentioned earlier, it includes several security patches amongst other fixes and improvements.
- [Repo Updates]
- dotnet/sdk: .NET SDK
- dotnet/aspnet: ASP.NET Core Runtime
- dotnet/runtime: .NET Runtime
- dotnet/runtime-deps: .NET Runtime Dependencies
- dotnet/samples: .NET Samples
- [Additional Fixes]
- [Security Updates]
- CVE-2023-21566 Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-21567 Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-21808 .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-21815 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-23381 Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2022-23521 gitattributes parsing integer overflow
- CVE-2022-41903 Heap overflow in git archive, git log –format leading to RCE
- CVE-2022-41953 Git GUI Clone Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
To read more about the different improvements, click on the links given above to be redirected to the original announcement.
Download .NET 7.0.3
Use the direct download links below to download the .NET 7.0.3 Runtimes, SDKs, and ASP.NET Core matching your operating system and architecture.
Runtime
Download .NET 7.0.3 Desktop Runtime for Windows x64
Download .NET 7.0.3 Desktop Runtime for Windows x86
Download .NET 7.0.3 Desktop Runtime for Windows ARM64
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime for macOS x64
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime for macOS ARM64
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm32
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm64
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine
Download .NET 7.0.3 Runtime Binaries for Linux x64
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SDK
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 for Windows x64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 for Windows x86
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 for Windows ARM64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 for macOS x64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 for macOS ARM64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux Arm32
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux Arm64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux x64
Download .NET SDK 7.0.200 Binaries for Linux x64 Alpine
ASP.NET Core
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Hosting Bundle for Windows
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 for Windows x64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 for Windows x86
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Windows ARM64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for macOS x64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for macOS ARM64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux Arm32
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux Arm64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux x64
Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.3 Binaries for Linux x64 Alpine
More download and install options here.
Install .NET 7.0.3
You can begin by downloading the right .NET version for you from the links above and then running it to begin the installation process. Here is how:
Once you have installed the newer .NET version, all your applications will run using the new build as the previous version will be replaced.
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Execute the downloaded installation package and click Install.
Begin installation Run the installation package by double-clicking it (in the case of macOS and Windows), and then clicking Install on the installation wizard.
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Close the wizard once the installation is complete.
Close installation wizard The installation will now begin. It does not take much time nor does it require a restart. Click Close once it has been installed successfully.
You have now installed the .NET. You may check which .NET version is running by running the following command in Command Prompt:
wmic product get description | findstr /C:.NET
How to Remove/Uninstall .NET
If you wish to remove a .NET version from your computer, you can simply uninstall it like any other regular application. Here are the steps to following:
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Open the Programs & Features applet by typing in “appwiz.cpl” in the Run Command box.
Open Programs & Features applet -
Right-click the .NET component that you want to remove, then click Uninstall from the context menu.
Uninstall .NET The uninstallation wizard will now launch.
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Click Uninstall again.
Begin uninstallation of .NET -
When removed, click Close.
Close the uninstallation wizard
Conclusion
If you are a developer, then we would recommend that you upgrade to .NET 7.0.3 since it includes new fixes. Even if you are not one, and only use it to run applications developed using .NET, we still suggest that you upgrade it, since this release includes several security updates.
.NET 7 Release History
| Complete Version | Release Date | Significant Improvements | Announcement |
| 7.0.14 | 14-Nov-23 | Fixes elevation of privilege and security feature bypass vulnerabilities, includes updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.14 |
| 7.0.13 | 24-Oct-23 | – Addresses the security fixes that were missing in the last update | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.13 |
| 7.0.12 | 10-Oct-23 | -Addresses important security advisories -Updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.12 |
| 7.0.11 | 12-Sep-23 | -Addresses important security advisories -Updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.11 |
| 7.0.10 | 8-Aug-23 | -Addresses important security advisories -Updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.10 |
| 7.0.8 | 22-Jun-23 | – Addresses an issue with X.509 Certificates import | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.8 |
| 7.0.7 | 13-Jun-23 | – Several critical security advisories -Updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.7 |
| 7.0.5 | 11-Apr-23 | – Security advisory -Updates to repos and other components | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.5 |
| 7.0.4 | 14-Mar-23 | -Repo updates only | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.4 |
| 7.0.3 | 14-Feb-23 | -Repo updates -Critical security updates | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.3 |
| 7.0.2 | 10-Jan-23 | -Repository updates and other non-security fixes | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.2 |
| 7.0.1 | 13-Dec-22 | -Patch for CVE-2022-41089; remote code execution vulnerability -Repository updates and other fixes | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.1 |
| 7.0.0 | 8-Nov-22 | -Performance improvements -Native ARM64 support -C# 11 and F# 7 | Microsoft announces .NET 7.0.0 |
