CVE-2021-33739: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2021
·Updated
Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Other sources
Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
13 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.1621
Microsoft Windows 10 2004<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1052
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1052
Microsoft Windows Server 2004<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1052
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
Remediation
Event History
Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-33739?
CVE-2021-33739 is categorized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
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.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2021-33739?
CVE-2021-33739 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and Windows Server 2016.
4
What impact does CVE-2021-33739 have?
CVE-2021-33739 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected systems.
5
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.