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CVE-2023-36033 - Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2023-36033

Microsoft | Windows

  • Date Added:
  • 2023-11-14
  • Due Date:
  • 2023-12-05
Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36033 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36033
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