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CVE-2023-36033

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 7.8 HIGHEPSS 12.0%● KEVCWE-822
In short

A vulnerability in Windows DWM (Desktop Window Manager) Core Library allows an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the system. This is dangerous because it could let someone take full control of your computer.

Technical detail

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows DWM Core Library (CWE-822). A local attacker can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute code with system-level permissions. The vulnerability requires local access but provides significant impact through unauthorized system control.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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

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