How to find Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Servers

Updated

Microsoft has disclosed a pre-auth use-after-free vulnerability in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service running on Windows. MSMQ is a message queuing mechanism that allows different systems and processes to communicate reliably.

CVE-2024-30080 is rated critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8, and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the server process. This issue was reported by k0shl with Kunlun Lab.

What is the impact? #

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server.

Are updates or workarounds available? #

Microsoft has released an update addressing this vulnerability. Users are encouraged to apply this patch immediately.

How do I find potentially vulnerable systems with runZero? #

From the Asset Inventory, use the following query to locate systems running potentially vulnerable software:

os:Windows AND tcp_port:1801

Written by Rob King

Rob King is the Director of Security Research at runZero. Over his career Rob has served as a senior researcher with KoreLogic, the architect for TippingPoint DVLabs, and helped get several startups off the ground. Rob helped design SC Magazine's Data Leakage Prevention Product of the Year for 2010, and was awarded the 3Com Innovator of the Year Award in 2009. He has been invited to speak at BlackHat, Shmoocon, SANS Network Security, and USENIX.

More about Rob King
Subscribe Now

Get the latest news and expert insights delivered in your inbox.

Welcome to the club! Your subscription to our newsletter is successful.


Related Articles

Rapid Response
How to find Johnson Controls Software House iStar Pro Door Controller devices
Johnson Controls disclosed a vulnerability in their House iStar Pro Door Controller devices. See how to find it with runZero.
Rapid Response
How to find Uniview NVR301-04S2-P4 devices
Uniview has disclosed a vulnerability in their NVR301-04S2-P4 product. See how to find it with runZero.
Rapid Response
How to find Check Point devices
Check Point disclosed a serious vulnerability in Check Point Security Gateway devices with certain remote access software blades enabled. See how...
Rapid Response
How to find Westermo EDW-100 devices
Westermo has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in their EDW-100 Serial to Ethernet converter product. See how to find them.

See Results in Minutes

Get complete visibility into IT, OT, & IoT — without agents, credentials, or hardware.

© Copyright 2024 runZero, Inc. All Rights Reserved