CVE-2023-36033: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.531
10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.2715Patch KB5032190
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.531Patch KB5032202
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3693Patch KB5032189
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.3693Patch KB5032189
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2715Patch KB5032190
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2113Fixed in 10.0.20348.2091Patch KB5032304
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5122Patch KB5032196
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2600Patch KB5032192

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 15, 2023
News Published
12:36 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 is a vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library that allows for privilege escalation.

2

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-36033?

Windows 10 versions 1809, 21H2, 22H2, and Windows 11 versions 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 has a severity of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36033?

You can fix CVE-2023-36033 by applying the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for your specific Windows version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36033?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36033 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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