CVE-2025-30400: Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

— CISA

Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

— Microsoft

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1611
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4061, <10.0.26100.3981
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1611
10.0.25398.1611
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4061, <10.0.26100.3981
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692
10.0.20348.3692
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692, <10.0.20348.3630
10.0.20348.369210.0.20348.3630
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7314

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 10.0.22631.5335Patch KB5058405
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.4061Fixed in 10.0.26100.3981Patch KB5058497
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.5335Patch KB5058405
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1611Patch KB5058384
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5854Patch KB5058379
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5854Patch KB5058379
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058385
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7314Patch KB5058392
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Fixed in 10.0.20348.3630Patch KB5058500
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7314Patch KB5058392
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5854Patch KB5058379
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5854Patch KB5058379
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058385
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058500
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3630Patch KB5058500
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.5335Patch KB5058405
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.5335Patch KB5058405
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1611Patch KB5058384
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.4061Patch KB5058497
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.3981Patch KB5058497
  21. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services.

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
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
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30400?

CVE-2025-30400 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, which can potentially allow an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-30400?

To mitigate CVE-2025-30400, ensure that your system is updated with the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-30400?

CVE-2025-30400 affects various Microsoft Windows products, including Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2019.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2025-30400?

CVE-2025-30400 can be exploited by authorized users who have local access to the affected system, potentially allowing them to elevate their privileges.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-30400 if exploited?

If CVE-2025-30400 is successfully exploited, it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising the system's security.

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