Security News > 2022 > April > Microsoft: Multiple .NET Framework versions reach end of life in April
NET Framework versions signed using the insecure Secure Hash Algorithm 1 will reach their end of life this month.
NET. "On April 26, 2022, the.NET Framework 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 will reach end of support, and after this date, Microsoft will no longer provide updates including security fixes and technical support for these versions," Microsoft said in a Windows message center update.
"There is no change to the support timelines for any other.NET Framework version. If you are using.NET Framework 4.5.2, 4.6, or 4.6.1, you will need to upgrade to a later version to stay supported."
NET Framework 4.6 version shipping with Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2015 will still be supported until October 2025, when the OS will reach its end of life.
NET Framework 4.6.2 or later before April 26, 2022, to keep receiving technical support and security updates.
NET Framework versions after switching to SHA-2 digital signing from using the legacy SHA-1 cryptographic hashing algorithm, which is now insecure.