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 parameters to string APIs, aka "Message Queuing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Score

CVSS 2.0 10.0 Critical

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2008-10-15

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Windows 2000 (Microsoft)

References

• http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-08-07
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32260
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31637
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021052
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2816
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-065
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45537
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45538
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5998