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

Published May 14, 2024
·
Updated

Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Other sources

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

64 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch availablePatch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch availablePatch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10
Patch available
Microsoft DWM Core Library
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20651
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20651
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<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
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6981
10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20651
10.0.10240.20651
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4412
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20651
10.0.10240.20651
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4412
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3593
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6981
10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3593
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3593
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4412
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4412
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2960
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3593
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4412
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4412
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5820
10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2461, <10.0.20348.2458
10.0.20348.246110.0.20348.2458
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2461, <10.0.20348.2458
10.0.20348.246110.0.20348.2458
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2960
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5820
10.0.17763.5820

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 10.0.14393.6981Patch KB5037763
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20651Patch KB5037788
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4412Patch KB5037768
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3593Patch KB5037771
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3593Patch KB5037771
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4412Patch KB5037768
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2960Patch KB5037770
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5820Patch KB5037765
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2461Fixed in 10.0.20348.2458Patch KB5037848
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20651Patch KB5037788
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6981Patch KB5037763
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5820Patch KB5037765
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4412Patch KB5037768
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4412Patch KB5037768
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2461Patch KB5037848
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2458Patch KB5037848
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2960Patch KB5037770
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3593Patch KB5037771
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3593Patch KB5037771
  20. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·10:15 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:19 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30051?

CVE-2024-30051 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft DWM Core Library.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30051?

To fix CVE-2024-30051, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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