CVE-2024-49118

Summary

CVE-2024-49118 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). This remote code execution issue permits attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched systems by sending specially crafted messages to an MSMQ queue. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security implications, including data theft or system compromise. Organizations are urged to apply the forthcoming Microsoft patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this risk. Until then, it is recommended to restrict MSMQ queue access to trusted networks and applications.

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