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CVE-2024-30051

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 5.69%
  1. Published14 May 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV14 May 2024
  3. Remediation due4 Jun 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 14 May 2024Federal remediation due: 4 Jun 2024Used in ransomware

Description

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20651
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

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20651
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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-30051 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-30051 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 14 May 2024. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2024-30051?

CVE-2024-30051 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-30051?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 6 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30051?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20651, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6981, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5820 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.