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VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2008-3479

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service (mqsvc.exe) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to read memory contents and execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC call, related to improper processing of…

HIGH 10.0EPSS 44.5%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 44.5%, higher than 99% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service (mqsvc.exe) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to read memory contents and execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC call, related to improper processing of parameters to string APIs, aka "Message Queuing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS 2.0
10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
44.47% probability · 99th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-20
Affected
microsoft/windows 2000
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.