[BUG] Azure.Storage.Blobs incorrectly requires Azure.Core 1.41.0

[liredevil]

Library name and version

Azure.Storage.Blobs 12.21.2

Describe the bug

I am encountering a problem with the Azure.Storage.Blobs package and its dependency on Azure.Core. Specifically:

The current version of Azure.Storage.Blobs (12.21.2) works with Azure.Core version 1.41.0.
However, when I try to use Azure.Core 1.42.0 or newer, the application fails with the following error:

FileLoadException: Could not load file or assembly 'Azure.Core, Version=1.41.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=92742159e12e44c8' or one of its dependencies. The located assembly's manifest definition does not match the assembly reference.

Here are the relevant versions of the Azure SDK packages currently installed in my project:

Azure.Core:

1.42.0 (installed)
1.44.1 (available)
Azure.Storage.Blobs:

Installed: 12.21.2
Latest version: 12.23.0
Azure.Storage.Common:

Installed: 12.20.1
Latest version: 12.22.0

From my understanding:

Azure.Storage.Blobs depends on Azure.Storage.Common, which should support Azure.Core >= 1.41.0.
Despite this, attempts to use any version of Azure.Core above 1.41.0 (e.g., 1.42.0) result in errors.
This strict dependency on a specific version (1.41.0) of Azure.Core seems to prevent compatibility with newer versions, including 1.42.0 and 1.44.1, even though the package metadata suggests broader support.

Expected behavior

The Azure.Storage.Blobs package should work with Azure.Core versions greater than 1.41.0, especially since updates to Azure.Core are critical for security and compatibility.

Actual behavior

Reproduction Steps

Install the following package versions:

Azure.Storage.Blobs 12.21.2
Azure.Core 1.42.0 (or higher).
Attempt to run the application or resolve dependencies.

Observe the FileLoadException error.

Environment

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[github-actions]

Thanks for the feedback! We are routing this to the appropriate team for follow-up. cc @xgithubtriage.