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CVE-2024-26232

Windows - Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)

Microsoft CVSS 7.3 Updated March 14, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted message to the MSMQ service, potentially leading to a complete system compromise."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Service
Target Asset MSMQ
Standard Path %windir%\System32\msmqsvc.dll
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: MSMQ (Service)
$Targets = 'MSMQ'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

MSMQ service

Internal Work Notes

Apply latest security updates to mitigate remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service

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