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cve-2025-24060
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CVE-2025-24060 is a critical security vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library. This flaw involves improper input validation, which could allow an authorized attacker with local access to elevate privileges and gain control over system-level functions. Given DWM's central role in Windows graphical experience, the vulnerability poses significant risks. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, potential impact, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-24060, helping users understand how to protect their systems from this privilege escalation threat.
Improper input validation in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library has recently been flagged as a critical security shortcoming. In this vulnerability—tracked as CVE-2025-24060—an authorized attacker who already has local access could exploit the flaw to elevate privileges...