CVE-2024-30051: Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft DWM Core Library | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20651 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20651 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.6981 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.6981 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.5820 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.4412 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.4412 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.2960 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.3593 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.3593 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.6981 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.5820 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.2458 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-30051?
CVE-2024-30051 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft DWM Core Library.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30051?
To fix CVE-2024-30051, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-30051?
CVE-2024-30051 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
What could be the impact of CVE-2024-30051?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-30051 could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges on susceptible systems.
Is CVE-2024-30051 being actively exploited?
At this time, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-30051 in the wild.
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