FAQ
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2025-24060 · Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Windows DWM Core Library
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
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Description
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.