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CVE-2021-33739: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 08 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.18363.1621
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.1052
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19043.1052
Microsoft Windows Server 2004<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows Server 20H2<10.0.19042.1052
<10.0.18363.1621
<10.0.19041.1052
<10.0.19042.1052
<10.0.19043.1052
<10.0.19041.1052
<10.0.19042.1052

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33739?

    CVE-2021-33739 is categorized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33739?

    To fix CVE-2021-33739, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-33739?

    CVE-2021-33739 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and Windows Server 2016.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-33739 have?

    CVE-2021-33739 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected systems.

  • What versions of Windows have CVE-2021-33739 vulnerability?

    The versions include Windows 10 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and Windows Server 2016 for the specified builds.

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