Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows DWM Core Library by Microsoft
CVE-2025-24060

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:
8 April 2025

Summary

The issue in the Windows DWM Core Library stems from inadequate input validation, allowing an authorized attacker to exploit this flaw for local privilege escalation. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, as it can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges within the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7137

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5737

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5737

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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