CVE-2024-20680

Summary

CVE-2024-20680 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Message Queuing Client (MSMQC). This information disclosure issue allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data by manipulating MSMQC's handling of maliciously crafted messages. Successful exploitation could potentially lead to the exposure of internal system information, increasing the risk of further attacks. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this issue, and users are advised to apply it as soon as it becomes available to mitigate potential threats. In the meantime, implementing network segmentation and access controls can help limit the impact of this vulnerability.

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