CVE-2025-30400 — Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CVE-2025-30400: Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2025-05-13 |
| Due date | 2025-06-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-30400 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30400
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30400
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog