CVE-2021-33739 — Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2021-33739: Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Due date | 2021-11-17 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33739
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33739
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog