CVE-2026-100202
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Use After Free in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-100202, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Use after free in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-11-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 26 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft windows_server_2012 *
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33650 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)

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CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network by exploiting a memory corruption issue where freed memory is accessed again.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for affected Windows Message Queuing (MSMQ) components. Use PowerShell commands like 'Get-WindowsFeature -Name MSMQ' to verify installation. Check for MSMQ service status with 'Get-Service -Name MSMQ'. Review event logs for MSMQ-related errors or crashes.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system remotely, potentially taking control of your device, installing malware, or stealing data without needing physical access or user interaction.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote code execution, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise. Such risks may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) by exposing sensitive information or failing to maintain system integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft immediately. Disable MSMQ if not required using 'Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName MSMQ-Server'. Block network ports 1801, 3527, 567, and 5678 if MSMQ is used. Monitor for unusual activity in MSMQ logs.

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