Microsoft Windows up to Server 2004 DWM Core Library privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2004. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component DWM Core Library. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-33739. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2004 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component DWM Core Library. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 06/08/2021 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-33739. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/08/2025).

A public exploit has been developed by mavillon1 in C++ and been published 15 hours after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as attacked. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. This issue was added on 11/03/2021 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 11/17/2021:

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Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (638). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Attacked
Author: mavillon1
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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/28/2021 🔍
06/08/2021 +11 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-33739 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-33739
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176520
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2021 07:38
Updated: 03/08/2025 01:36
Changes: 06/09/2021 07:38 (32), 06/09/2021 07:42 (23), 06/09/2021 20:15 (3), 06/09/2021 20:16 (4), 06/11/2021 08:51 (2), 04/21/2024 19:55 (28), 06/27/2024 16:22 (2), 07/29/2024 22:36 (26), 09/15/2024 13:07 (1), 03/08/2025 01:36 (1)
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Committer: misc
Cache ID: 216:AF1:103

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