CVE-2008-3479

Name: CVE-2008-3479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 45.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.39%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3479?

How severe is CVE-2008-3479?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3479?

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Source: NVD / NIST