SB2021060823 - Remote code execution in Microsoft DWM Core Library
Published: June 8, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021060823
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33739)
CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the Microsoft DWM Core Library. A remote attacker can trick the victim to run a specially crafted executable or script and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.