Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49118

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the target user. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires that a user open a specially crafted message. Microsoft has issued an advisory detailing the issue and recommends applying security updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20857

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7606

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6659

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

0% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

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