# CVE-2008-3479: Heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service (mqsvc.exe) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-10-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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."

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## References

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

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