CVE-2023-38172
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.97%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38172Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38172Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38172?
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-38172?
CVE-2023-38172 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38172?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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