CVE-2024-43629: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2849
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43629?
CVE-2024-43629 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows DWM Core Library.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43629?
To fix CVE-2024-43629, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43629?
CVE-2024-43629 affects multiple versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions primarily based on their respective updates.
4
Is CVE-2024-43629 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-43629 is not generally exploitable remotely; it requires local access to the affected system to exploit.
5
What impact does CVE-2024-43629 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-43629 could allow an attacker to elevate privileges and perform unauthorized actions on the system.