CVE-2024-30051MicrosoftOperating systemsMay 14, 2024

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8Actively exploitedUsed by ransomware

Description

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

What to do

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

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
DWM Core Library
CVE
CVE-2024-30051
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5820 (excluded); from 10.0.0 to 10.0.17763.5820 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5820
Windows Server 2019 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5820 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5820
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5820 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5820
Windows Server 2022 10.0: from 10.0.20348.0 to 10.0.20348.2461 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.20348.2461
Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.22000.2960 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22000.2960
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19043.0 to 10.0.19044.4412 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.4412
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.3593 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.3593
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.4412 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19045.4412
Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3593 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3593
Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3593 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3593
Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0: from 10.0.10240.0 to 10.0.10240.20651 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.10240.20651
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6981 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6981
Windows Server 2016 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6981 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6981
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6981 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6981 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
June 4, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
May 14, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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