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CVE-2024-30051 · netVigilance record NV24-0054

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation

past due ransomware

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA deadline 2024-06-04 · passed 2 years 3 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA

What happened

Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Who is affected

Microsoft DWM Core Library. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.

Weakness class: CWE-122.

Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
  2. CISA remediation deadlinepassed 2 years 3 months ago

Sources