CVE-2024-21405

Summary

CVE-2024-21405 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher levels of access within a vulnerable system, potentially leading to serious security consequences. The exact cause of the issue is still under investigation by Microsoft, but it appears to involve improper handling of MSMQ messages. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the forthcoming Microsoft patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this risk.

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