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HIGH SEVERITY Ransomware Linked
CVE-2024-30051 Microsoft · DWM Core Library

Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

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:F/RL:O/RC:C
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

47.84 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
97.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 97.6% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 14, 2024

Remediation Due

Jun 04, 2024

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation Directive

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

External Intelligence

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30051

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30051
NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30051