CVE-2023-36590
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-36590, was discovered and initially recorded on June 23, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.3 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This scoring indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and user interaction, while potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at high levels (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems through Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability if successfully exploited (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available for affected systems including Windows 10 (multiple versions), Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2, and various Windows Server versions from 2008 to 2022 (NVD).

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