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

Project:Microsoft

Product:DWM Core Library

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

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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?

Unknown

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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