[ CVE-2023-36033 · Published 14 Nov 2023 ]
Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 11%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-11-14
- EPSS: 11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 96% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 5 Dec 2023): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36033PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource