CVE-2007-3039
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, and Windows XP SP2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an opnum 0x06 RPC call to port 2103.
Published Dec 11, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3039 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Message Queuing (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, and Windows XP SP2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an opnum 0x06 RPC call to port 2103. NOTE: this is remotely exploitable on Windows 2000 Server.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Message QueuingMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory28011
- advisory28051
- exploitMSF ms07_065_msmq.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16750
- otherMS07-065
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, and Windows XP SP2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an opnum 0x06 RPC call to port 2103.
Affected: Message Queuing (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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