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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2023-36033 Microsoft · Windows

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

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.76 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
72.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 72.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 14, 2023

Remediation Due

Dec 05, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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

Remediation Directive

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

External Intelligence