CVE-2025-24062
published 2025-04-08CVE-2025-24062: Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP343high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.49%
38.0th percentile
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
31 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5737 | 10.0.19044.5737 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5737 | 10.0.19045.5737 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.5737 | 10.0.19044.5737 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5737 | 10.0.19045.5737 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5189 | 10.0.22621.5189 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5189 | 10.0.22631.5189 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3775 | 10.0.26100.3775 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5189 | 10.0.22621.5189 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5189 | 10.0.22631.5189 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5189 | 10.0.22631.5189 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3775 | 10.0.26100.3775 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.3453 | 10.0.20348.3453 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3453 | 10.0.20348.3453 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1551 | 10.0.25398.1551 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.3775 | 10.0.26100.3775 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3775 | 10.0.26100.3775 |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-04-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-24062 [HIGH] CWE-20 Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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.
Windows DWM Core Library: Windows DWM Core Library
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5055526
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5055526
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.
GHSA
GHSA-xc3h-9j86-jpjh: Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-04-08
CVE-2025-24062 [HIGH] CWE-20 GHSA-xc3h-9j86-jpjh: Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Improper input validation in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2025-04-08
Published