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CVE-2025-53152 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) component of Windows. DWM is a high-privilege system process that handles desktop compositing and GPU interactions. An authorized local user can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the host, leading to local privilege escalation. Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue, and administrators are urged to apply the patch promptly. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details of the vulnerability, its impact on system security, and recommended remediation steps.
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    CVE-2025-53152: Patch DWM Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft’s Security Response Center lists CVE-2025-53152 as a use‑after‑free bug in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that can be triggered by an authorized local user to execute code on the host, and administrators are advised to apply the vendor update immediately. Background Desktop Window...
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