CVE-2023-21769
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 11, 2023
Updated: Jan 1, 2025
CWE ID 125
Summary
CVE-2023-21769 refers to a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). If exploited, an attacker can cause MSMQ to enter an infinite loop, resulting in a denial of service condition. This issue can lead to MSMQ becoming unresponsive and unable to process messages, impacting the availability of applications and services that rely on MSMQ for message handling. Microsoft recommends applying the available patch or implementing Mitigation Strategies to protect against potential attacks.
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