SB2024051438 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library



SB2024051438 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library

Published: May 14, 2024 Updated: September 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024051438
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30051)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows DWM Core Library. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.