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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36581
CVE-2023-36581:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-36581, was discovered and initially recorded on June 23, 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Buffer Over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service condition in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) services, potentially affecting system availability (MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through the Microsoft Update service for affected versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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