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CVE-2024-30051: Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2024-30051

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: DWM Core Library

Date

  • Date Added: 2024-05-14
  • Due Date: 2024-06-04

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

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

Additional Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30051; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30051

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