CVE-2024-26169 — Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CVE-2024-26169: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2024-06-13 |
| Due date | 2024-07-04 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Known |
Description
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26169; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog