CVE-2022-23288: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was identified and assigned CVE-2022-23288. The vulnerability was discovered and initially recorded on January 15, 2022, affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 10 and Windows Server editions (MITRE CVE).

The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access required, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM) with vector (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) (NVD).

This elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DWM Core Library could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10 (versions 1809, 1909, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2) and Windows Server (2019, 20H2, 2022) (NVD).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix was included in the March 2022 security updates for affected Windows versions (Microsoft Security).