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CVE-2025-24073 · Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
Important
Impact
Elevation of Privilege
CVSS
7.8 base · 6.8 temporal
Release
2025-04-08
Signals
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Exploited: No Publicly disclosed: No Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
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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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FAQ
Are the updates for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems and Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems currently available? Yes. As of April 9, 2025, the security update (5055547) for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems and Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems are available. Customers running Windows 10 should ensure the update is installed to be protected from this vulnerability.
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.