CVE-2023-36033

Summary

CVE-2023-36033 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows DWM (Desktop Window Manager) Core Library. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher privileges on an affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system takeover. The vulnerability can be triggered through a specially crafted Windows Graphics Driver, making it crucial for graphics driver updates to address this issue. Users and administrators are advised to install patches as soon as they become available to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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