CVE-2025-24060: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 08 2025(Updated: )
<p>Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1809 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24060?
The severity of CVE-2025-24060 is critical due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24060?
To fix CVE-2025-24060, apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-24060?
CVE-2025-24060 affects multiple versions of Windows, including specific builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-24060?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-24060 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows system.
Is CVE-2025-24060 related to remote attacks?
No, CVE-2025-24060 is specifically a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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