CVE-2024-38150: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2024
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Updated

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3147
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2655
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1085
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38150?

CVE-2024-38150 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38150?

To fix CVE-2024-38150, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-38150?

CVE-2024-38150 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, including specific builds like 21H2 and 22H2.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2024-38150?

CVE-2024-38150 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library.

5

What impacts can CVE-2024-38150 have if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-38150 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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