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Windows DWM 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges

Windows DWM 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges

Microsoft has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-30400, in the Windows DWM, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. Disclosed on May 13, 2025, the flaw involved a “use-after-free” memory issue and posed significant risks. Users are urged to update systems immediately to mitigate exploitation risks, which were already detected pre-patch.

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