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CVE-2025-53145

Windows - Message Queuing

Microsoft CVSS 8.8 Updated March 12, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A type confusion vulnerability in Windows Message Queuing allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network, potentially leading to code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access, making it a significant risk for systems that rely on Windows Message Queuing."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type DLL
Target Asset mqsvc.dll
Standard Path %windir%\System32
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: mqsvc.dll (DLL)
$Targets = 'mqsvc.dll'
$SearchPaths = @("$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

Message Queuing Service

Internal Work Notes

High-risk vulnerability in Windows Message Queuing requires immediate patching to prevent code execution attacks

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