CVE-2023-36911: Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Message Queuing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20107
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6167
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21503
6.3.9600.21503
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21503
6.3.9600.21503
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24414
6.2.9200.24414
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26664
6.1.7601.26664
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22216
6.0.6003.22216
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22216
6.0.6003.22216
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24414
6.2.9200.24414
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26664
6.1.7601.26664
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22216
6.0.6003.22216
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6167
10.0.14393.6167
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22216
6.0.6003.22216
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6167
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20107
10.0.10240.20107
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6167
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20107
10.0.10240.20107
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6167
10.0.14393.6167
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4737
10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4737
10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1906, <10.0.20348.1903
10.0.20348.190610.0.20348.1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1906, <10.0.20348.1903
10.0.20348.190610.0.20348.1903

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21503Patch KB5029304
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24414Patch KB5029308
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26664Patch KB5029307
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22216Patch KB5029301
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6167Patch KB5029242
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20107Patch KB5029259
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2134Patch KB5029263
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3324Patch KB5029244
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3324Patch KB5029244
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2295Patch KB5029253
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4737Patch KB5029247
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1906Fixed in 10.0.20348.1903Patch KB5029367

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36911?

CVE-2023-36911 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36911?

To mitigate CVE-2023-36911, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-36911?

CVE-2023-36911 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.

4

Is CVE-2023-36911 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-36911 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-36911?

The potential impact of CVE-2023-36911 includes unauthorized access to system resources and execution of malicious code leading to system compromise.

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