Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-30051
7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Badges

😄 Trended👾 Exploit Exists📰 News Worthy

Summary

The first article discusses multiple vulnerabilities in Windows and other software, including two zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows that are already being exploited in active attacks. One of the zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-30051, is an "elevation of privilege" bug in a core Windows library that allows local attackers to escalate to system privileges. The exploit is being used by multiple threat actors, particularly in conjunction with the QakBot initial-access Trojan, which is commonly used in ransomware attacks. Microsoft has released updates to fix these vulnerabilities, and users are encouraged to apply the patches promptly. The exploitation of the CVE-2024-30051 vulnerability poses a significant risk, and there is an urgent need to address this vulnerability. The second article also discusses multiple vulnerabilities, including two zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, with one of them being CVE-2024-30051. This zero-day is a Windows DWM Core Library elevation of privilege vulnerability that is already in use by QakBot operators and poses a significant risk. The article emphasizes the importance of timely updates and vigilance in cybersecurity in addressing these critical vulnerabilities.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-30051 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace as recent news articles suggest the vulnerability is being used by ransomware groups.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1809 < 10.0.17763.5820

Windows Server 2019 < 10.0.17763.5820

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) < 10.0.17763.5820

News Articles

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2 weeks ago

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Microsoft corrige múltiples vulnerabilidades en su Patch Tuesday de mayo 2024 – Telconet CSIRT

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1 month ago

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability started trending.

  • First article discovered by SecurityWeek

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

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